NAPLES – Word of Antonio Careca. “The goal by Victor Osimhen against Roma he reminded me of Pelé’s technique and power in Sweden, in the 1958 World Cup”. The number 9 of the second blue championship was in the stands on Sunday at the Maradonae stayed in the city for television engagements, taking the opportunity to enjoy the magical moment of the Naples. “The path towards the third Italian title is the right one. I saw a team in great shape, which just needs to continue like this. Osimhen is a player who can still grow. He is very interesting and young, but he never gives up and already the top scorer“, said the former Brazilian bomber during a meeting with the media. “Napoli’s path surprised me a bit, because it had changed so much in the summer. Merit of the coach, that the group in hand. There is a desire to win and it is Spalletti to transmit it. However, pure merit of the president, who courageously changed some players, such as Koulibaly. Kvaratskhelia makes a huge difference: he’s spectacular, he sees the action before the others and looks like a South American. He may be worth 100 million. And Meret is a very good goalkeeper.”

Careca: “Spalletti deserves the national team”

Careca had then sweet words for Spalletti. “I want him to win this Scudetto and reach the Champions League final, then he could also become coach of the national team. We too suffered with Tite and perhaps a change could be worthwhile. The World Cup without Italy is not going well, I hope Luciano can coach your national team in the future”. But the Brazilian is enthusiastic about all of Naples. “Osimhen impressed me more, he knows how to work well forward even if he doesn’t have great technique, for now he’s still a step below me and Bruno Giordano. Simeone has just arrived, he’s doing well. And then there’s Lobotka who runs a lot, reminded me of Alemao”. Applause also for De Laurentiis: “He has learned a lot in recent years, he has understood the importance of winning. Winning a Scudetto here is worth 10”.

“I would have liked to play with Osimhen”

Napoli can’t wait to go back to celebrating a tricolor: “The Neapolitans are sick of football. I would have liked to play with Osimhen, maybe he was central, Diego and I behind him. We also did it with Carnevale. The 1988 Scudetto I always regret him, we really threw him away. Milan were stronger. We had no leg left. Spalletti resembled Bianchi in the seriousness of the work. The joy of being with Diego was immense. Even when he came to training once or twice “I’m glad if Napoli win, Diego from up there will be cheering and happy. Our history is incomparable, even if at 99 out of 100 Napoli will win the Scudetto again. But before it was more difficult”.