12-12-2019, 07:46 AM
Gennaro Gattuso confirmed as Napoli new coach after Carlo Ancelotti sacking
Italian football legend, Gennaro Gattuso has been confirmed as the new coach of Serie A club Napoli following the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti.
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The former Milan manager signed a six-month contract with Napoli and took training on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after Carlo Ancelotti was sacked after their Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Genk which confirmed their place in the Champions League knockout stage.
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On joining, Gattuso said: 'The aim is to recoup points and get back into the Champions League positions.
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'We need to work hard, win back points and come through this tricky period. It's embarrassing to see Napoli where we currently are in the table.
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'The team is aware of the difficult situation and wants to do well. I've been encouraged.'Â
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Gattuso is expected to bring in his close friend and former teammate Luigi Riccio as his assistant at Napoli.
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The legendary midfielder also revealed that Ancelotti spoke to him on the phone, wishing him well in his new role.Â
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Gattuso said: 'Carlo Ancelotti is like a father to me. He's always been close to me and supported me. He's won it all and I still have a lot to prove.'Â
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Italian football legend, Gennaro Gattuso has been confirmed as the new coach of Serie A club Napoli following the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti.
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The former Milan manager signed a six-month contract with Napoli and took training on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after Carlo Ancelotti was sacked after their Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Genk which confirmed their place in the Champions League knockout stage.
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On joining, Gattuso said: 'The aim is to recoup points and get back into the Champions League positions.
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'We need to work hard, win back points and come through this tricky period. It's embarrassing to see Napoli where we currently are in the table.
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'The team is aware of the difficult situation and wants to do well. I've been encouraged.'Â
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Gattuso is expected to bring in his close friend and former teammate Luigi Riccio as his assistant at Napoli.
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The legendary midfielder also revealed that Ancelotti spoke to him on the phone, wishing him well in his new role.Â
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Gattuso said: 'Carlo Ancelotti is like a father to me. He's always been close to me and supported me. He's won it all and I still have a lot to prove.'Â
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