Lorenzo Insigne has accused Gonzalo Higuain of showing no respect to Napoli but “really thinks” it could be their year for the Scudetto.
Higuain controversially left Napoli for Juventus last year and celebrated when he scored the winner against the Partenopei in a recent 1-0 victory for the Old Lady.
“Year for the Scudetto? I really think so, we’re aware of it,” the forward told Gazzetta dello Sport.
Lorenzo Insigne has accused Gonzalo Higuain of showing no respect to Napoli but “really thinks” it could be their year for the Scudetto.
Higuain controversially left Napoli for Juventus last year and celebrated when he scored the winner against the Partenopei in a recent 1-0 victory for the Old Lady.
“Year for the Scudetto? I really think so, we’re aware of it,” the forward told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“We used to go out thinking we could’ve drawn or lost a particular match. Napoli winter champions? I’d prefer us to be champions in the spring…
“We were top two years ago, but Juventus went on to win the Scudetto. This season will be tough for everyone. Inter and Roma are at our level, but we’ll have fun.
“What did I think when Higuain celebrated at San Paolo? I can’t say what I said, but I told him a few words in [Neapolitan] dialect and he understood me.
“I was disappointed: he was here for three years but then made the choice that he made. I won’t say anything else.
“He scored in Turin and didn’t celebrate, neither did he in Naples. Instead, he did this season.
“He should’ve had some respect for his former teammates. He claims to be our friend and sends text messages to some of us before the game but then celebrates in our faces? It was a lack of respect.”