Rafael Benitez admits Napoli can compete with Juventus for titles – Football news
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003’s new manager Rafael Benitez has insisted that Juventus is not the only Italian club in Serie A at the moment. The former Liverpool and Inter Milan boss added that there are other clubs that are working in the summer transfer window to strengthen
their respective sides and the tactician is predicting an extremely competitive league next season.
Benitez admitted that Juventus is a very strong team but refused to admit that they are the only contenders for the title at the moment. The Spaniard stated that even though Juventus have made some great signings in the form of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-c8346
Tevez in the summer, there are other teams that are fighting for the coveted league trophy.
“Juventus are a strong team and have made waves in the transfer market but there are other teams who can compete for the title and every year is different. We will try to be competitive in all competitions - we have the Champions League to compete in and
we are strong and equipped,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
The manager added that the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 and Fiorentina have also strengthened their sides, and will leave no stone unturned to challenge for major honours.
“In Serie A, there are other teams [who can challenge] such as Inter, Roma, Fiorentina and AC Milan. But we will fight until the end,” he continued.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Edinson-Cavani-c11955. The attacker has been widely linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Benitez claimed that there has not been a final decision on the striker until now and
if he stays, he will train with the team on July 21.
“I have spoken with Cavani, but I am focused on my http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684. If he stays with us, we'll meet again on July 21,” he concluded.
Rafael Benitez managed a great feat when he led http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 to a third-place finish in the league and the UEFA Europe League trophy. He was signed by Napoli after former manager Walter Mazzarri left for Inter Milan.
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