Sunday, 27 September 2015

Napoli played better now than under Benitez - Hamsik


Marek Hamsik says Napoli play far better football now
than they did under Rafael Benitez and claims
Juventus interest is "a closed book".

Marek Hamsik claims Napoli play a far better brand of football
this season than they did under former coach Rafael Benitez.

Maurizio Sarri replaced Benitez at the San Paolo after the latter
took charge at Real Madrid and has come in for criticism from
some quarters this season, with club icon Diego Maradona
claiming Sarri was "not worthy" of the position.

Napoli have recovered their form following an inconsistent start
to the season, however, with an impressive 2-1 win over Serie A
champions Juventus on Saturday following two 5-0 wins in
three matches earlier this month.

And Hamsik has now taken a swipe at Benitez, insisting the
current side play with a far more enjoyable style.

"We did what the coach asked of us on the pitch," he said to Rai
Sport after the match with Juve.

"I'm happy to be right in the middle of the action compared to
last year. I really like this style of football.

"We're a much more dynamic and compact side. We play with
the ball much more compared to last year, when we focused on
long balls."

Hamsik went on to pledge his immediate future to the club after
admitting Juventus had enquired about his signature during the
transfer window.

"It's true that they wanted me but I never thought about it. It's a
closed book now," added the 28-year-old. "I'm focused on doing
well in this shirt, which I've worn for many years now."

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