Although denying his interest in a managerial move to Inter Milan or Napoli, the former AS http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603 interim coach toyed with the idea of switching to Naples.
The Italian was snapped up by Catania after AS Roma opted for the services of Luis Enrique in place of Vincenzo Montella at the end of the 2010/11 season.
The former Empoli striker has turned Catania’s fortunes around, as the Elefanti are in contention for a place in Europe.
Montella’s men have been in a great run of form, staying unbeaten in their last five matches. Of the possible fifteen points available, Gli Elefanti have picked up 11 points, a feat which has propelled the
club to be level on points with AS Roma and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan in the sixth and seventh position respectively. It must be noted that Catania were mid-table finishers in last year’s edition of the Serie A.
While talking about their exceptional performances, the former AS Roma striker mentioned that he is ecstatic with the results this season. Montella was speaking after their 1-0 win over third-placed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lazio-c39775.
He added:
“Our campaign is going above and beyond the rosiest expectations and I’d say we are certainly proving that we deserve to be in this position. Today Catania showed good football, understood the various phases
of the game and the right moment to strike.”
The Etnei tactician remarked that now that they were in this great position in the league, the club need to raise their aspirations and target Europe.
“Now we have to set ourselves some targets that are higher than the previous ones.”
The Rossazzurri’s progress in the Serie A has definitely turned some heads with the manager receiving a lot of acclaim for his hard work with the club. This has led to speculation suggested that Montella
would be moving to either Internazionale or the Partenopei in the coming season.
Montella distanced himself from any such possibilities, stating that it is too early to say anything, as both the clubs had managers and he was employed by Catania. However, he also remarked on the positives
of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003, and mentioned:
“For the moment it’s all fantasy football, even if naturally it would be nice to go to Napoli where my family lives.”
Catania will be hoping to secure the long-term future of the manager at the club, as their progress might halt if Montella decides to leave the club.
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