Rambaudi Weighs In on Napoli's Recent Form and the Scudetto Battle
Roberto Rambaudi, a recent guest on the latest episode of "Il Bello del Calcio" hosted by Claudia Mercurio on 11 Televomero, shared his insights regarding Napoli's recent draw against Venezia and the ongoing Scudetto race that involves the Neapolitans. A statement circulated through Televomero provides a glimpse into his thoughts:
"Reflecting on Venezia-Napoli, the initial performance from the Azzurri showcased both determination and the desire to dictate play against a side that typically disrupts their opponents' flow. However, this match merits a thorough review to pinpoint the mistakes that occurred, particularly in the final five minutes where Conte expressed dissatisfaction with the team's attitude, as well as the missed opportunities to score. It’s apparent that in their last seven matches, Napoli has only triumphed once—there's no denying that there are some issues at play. While performances have generally been satisfactory, converting chances remains crucial. Top teams come to Venezia and take their chances diligently.
On the transfer market, one might argue there were missteps or perhaps the coach isn’t fully endorsing the options available. If players aren't fielded until the last ten minutes, it suggests something hasn't gone right. It’s evident the coach either believes the substitutes aren't of the same calibre as the starters or lacks viable replacements.
Regarding the tactical changes after Neres' injury, that’s another matter for consideration. His absence has altered our approach, particularly in terms of attacking depth. Politano has been deployed wide, but there are many observations to be made, and it’s clear something has gone awry. How do we improve our scoring chances? Through rigorous training—not just perfecting technical skills but fostering the right mentality. Despite the result in Venice, it's not as if we lacked efforts upfront: Raspadori nearly found the net, hitting the post, while McTominay’s headers were well dealt with by the keeper, and Lukaku also had a chance thwarted. Perhaps there’s an element of luck involved.
Conte has previously remarked on the scarcity of players who can score double figures; if a team aspires to seize the championship, tallying 60-70 goals is essential. We must identify ways to address these challenges; merely discussing passion or putting in the effort will not suffice.
As for Atalanta being out of the Scudetto chase? This season has shown us that anything can happen. They may have a tough run ahead, yet if they play to their potential, they could very well find themselves back in contention."
