Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti was delighted after their win against Atalanta.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia with a superb individual effort and a Amir Rrahmani header saw Napoli home.
โWe had fun this week, because after 20 games without defeat, at the first loss we saw just how quickly the pack pounced onto its prey. It was incredible,โ declared Spalletti.
โWhen you decide to accept the Napoli job, you get to know the history and the sentiments that people have for this team. With a crowd like this, you have to aim a bit higher, be more daring and have a little imagination about where you want to end up. You canโt start the season here saying you want third place, you must win.
โWe all desire โthat thingโ, but there are still many games that we must play and show the same character.
โKvaratskhelia has this ability in taking men on that is remarkable. If a defender turns his back on him, he is โdead,โ with that quality in the finishing.
โAtalanta played very well, they created problems for us in the individual battles all over the field, so the fact we scored twice and kept a clean sheet is very important. We were coming off a defeat and reacted like a top team.
โThose aggressive moves once we lose possession are fundamental to get the crowd involved and create a special atmosphere. We are all convinced that itโs right to play an attacking and modern form of football, to keep the ball even when pressed. Itโs easier when you have players like Anguissa, Lobotka and Di Lorenzo.โ