Maurizio Sarri concedes Napoli showed their lack of experience in a 1-0 defeat to Juventus, but “it can help us grow.”
The Bianconeri snatched a last-gasp victory with Simone Zaza’s deflected effort, knocking the Partenopei off the top spot.
“We were extraordinary in defence, but were facing the best defence in Serie A,” said Sarri in his Press conference.
Maurizio Sarri concedes Napoli showed their lack of experience in a 1-0 defeat to Juventus, but “it can help us grow.”
The Bianconeri snatched a last-gasp victory with Simone Zaza’s deflected effort, knocking the Partenopei off the top spot.
“We were extraordinary in defence, but were facing the best defence in Serie A,” said Sarri in his Press conference.
“We forced Juve to remove a striker and introduce a defender just before the goal. One negative incident does not wipe out an entire performance. It can happen against a solid side like Juve, as we overall played on level terms.
“Something was lacking in the final third, but we are not Juve, we are not accustomed to playing certain matches. We have many young players in the squad.
“Perhaps we defended so well because we attacked a little less than usual. I hope the lads will take the positive aspects of this game.
“We need to evaluate the entire 93 minutes and not just one deflected shot. Looking at it that way, Napoli ought to come out of it with more confidence and self-belief. Admittedly, straight after a defeat like that, anger prevails over logic.
“We have to accept the result and hope to take something positive from it. Right now there is anger, because this is a game where we could’ve taken a draw or even a victory.
“At least this match can help us to grow up a little. We’ll see if in future luck is on our side. Napoli deserve praise for coming to Turin and playing on a par with a team much better-equipped than us. Juve remain on another level.”
Napoli had only two Italians in the starting XI and one by the final whistle, so could this aspect affect the Scudetto race?
“If it was up to me, we’d still have only two foreign players allowed, like in the 1970s. We’ve filled Serie A with foreigners and I hope in future that trend is reversed.”