Napoli unexpectedly lost 1-0 to Empoli, a result that surprised Serie A fans. After all, there was a clear gap between the two teams in terms of their strengths. Despite Napoli's successful defense of its title this season, its performance has not been as good as it could have been. New coach Rudi Garcia's team training, his relationship with superstars and his ability to make in-game adjustments are far from his predecessor Spalletti. However, against such opponents, they should have been able to come out on top.
At least in theory, they should have been able to contain the momentum of their opponents' offense and prevailed most of the time. However, the actual performance and results were diametrically opposed to expectations. Coach Rudy Garcia was naturally under tremendous pressure. Previously, his relationship with many stars was strained and he was even on the verge of being dismissed. This time, the situation was even more severe.
According to Italian media reports, former Evergrande coach and world-class soccer player, Carlo Cannavaro, was in the stands, watching the Napoli game intently and hoping to deliver a "new message" through media reports. What was the message? Apparently, he wants to continue as a coach, especially to qualify as a Serie A coach. Cannavaro has been out of work for a long time, and it is surprising that he has taken the initiative to show such a positive attitude this time. However, even so, his actions do not seem to have attracted much attention. According to comments and reactions from Napoli executives, Cannavaro's behavior was a bit "overzealous". While it is true that Rudi Garcia is on the verge of being dismissed, and Napoli president De Laurentiis is not happy with him, they would not invite a coach like Cannavaro to take over the reins. After all, Garcia's choice has been a mistake. De Laurentiis can't fix one mistake for another, which is a huge disadvantage for the team. Stars such as Kvaratskhelya and Osmeen have shown an attitude of flight. As president, he needs to ensure the stability of the team as soon as possible. The German bluntly stated that "Cannavaro is not a professional coach". They need a reliable person to help the team overcome difficulties. This is a direct blow to Cannavaro's personal reputation and confidence. In fact, it's understandable. After retiring in 2012, his experience in Asia (Evergrande, Riyadh, Quanjian and the national soccer team) was not extensive and it was difficult to guarantee actual performance. It looks a bit dismal compared to his illustrious professional CV. It does not bode well for his dream of qualifying as a coach in the local game. Cannavaro aspires to be a coach, but it's not an easy road. The German's comments will be heard by many other big names as well. There is still a long way to go for Cannavaro to advance to the top of the card.
