“The level we reached against Real we must repeat. This match can be the one that shows us, if we needed it, that we are strong,” declared Rudi Garcia at a press conference, two days before the reception of Fiorentina, as part of the 8th day of Serie A .
“We now have to play at this level over time and I have every confidence in my team to achieve this,” he continued.
In front of their home crowd, Napoli opened the scoring against Real Madrid, then conceded two goals, before equalizing at the start of the second half and losing to a shot from Federico Valverde, with the involuntary help of the goalkeeper. Neapolitan, who pushed the ball back into his own goal.
Before facing Fiorentina (5th), Naples, reigning champion, is 3rd with 14 points, like its next opponent, and remains on two successes in a row.
“Our goal is to beat Fiorentina, who are having an interesting start to the season,” warned the former coach of Olympique de Marseille.
“We are at home, we must continue the series of victories (...). Before an international break, it is important to win, otherwise it gives you journalists something to grind for 15 days,” he concluded, smiling.