The Partenopei chief reveals that he will rest key players at Stadio Sant'Elia ahead of the return-leg in London; insists that he will not repeat Milan’s mistakes.
Napoli boss, Walter Mazzarri, has disclosed that he will rest important members of his squad for the upcoming league game against Cagliari, in order to have them fresh for the UEFA Champions League game against Chelsea.
He insisted that it is not the regular alternation policy, but a wise decision considering the situation at hand. The tactician hinted that the changes in the attacking department might see http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Goran-Pandev-c15161 get a place in starting
line-up, and Edison Cavani might be rested for the game.
“You lot call it a rotation policy, but I don’t. Given all of the games we have to play, it is right to stop a few players so that they are 100 per cent for the game after. Pandev may play. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Edinson-Cavani-c11955 may be rested.”
The Partenopei side’s strategy is wise considering their three-pronged situation. They are targeting a top-three finish in Serie A, looking to progress in Coppa Italia final, and last eight round of the UEFA Champions League.
The coach reflected on the importance of doing well in all three competitions, but he has urged his men to take one game at a time.
“We have to think about doing as well as possible in all three competitions. But we have to just think about each game as they come. Cagliari will be tough.”
The former Sampdoria manager is delighted to see his team competing in all three major competitions, and believes that it is a big feat for the club.
“The greatest achievement of this squad so far is getting to March 8 still fighting on three fronts.”
Mazzarri believes that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003 to play with greater determination.
The coach, however, reflected on the importance of approaching the game with the right mentality, and insisted that he will not be making the same mistakes as the Rossoneri.
Napoli lead Chelsea 3-1 ahead of their second-leg of UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie.
The second-leg will be played at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, March 14.
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