Carlo Ancelotti has insisted there is “perfect harmony” at Napoli and that he “never thought about resigning” as the club’s coach.
Ancelotti takes to Liverpool a Napoli side in disarray after six games without a win, amidst speculation that he is at risk of losing his job if he fails to deliver qualification for the Champions League Round of 16.
“We’re not in last-chance saloon because in the Champions League we’ve earned more of a chance to qualify,” he said at a press conference.
Carlo Ancelotti has insisted there is “perfect harmony” at Napoli and that he “never thought about resigning” as the club’s coach.
Ancelotti takes to Liverpool a Napoli side in disarray after six games without a win, amidst speculation that he is at risk of losing his job if he fails to deliver qualification for the Champions League Round of 16.
“We’re not in last-chance saloon because in the Champions League we’ve earned more of a chance to qualify,” he said at a press conference.
“I hope this can give us the right stimuli, to do well in a clash that you always dream of playing.
“Our state of mind stems from the fact we’re not doing well. We have to do much more and prepare for an important game with the utmost attention and focus, to go through and reach our first objective of the season.
“The club know it has to do better, the same with the team, the coach too. We’re all in this together and we want to get a result tomorrow.
“I can assure you that there’s perfect harmony here. It’s for this reason that I’ve never thought about resigning.
“During my 30-year career, I’ve never not had the confidence of my club and my players. It’s the same now.
“In the league our form has fluctuated and we mustn’t hide away from that. We have to do much better.
“We’ve had good games, many others less so and the draws have affected us. We have regrets, but we’re also ready to improve.
“There have always been delicate moments, this is one of them and we’ll come out of it by sticking together.
“Despite all the talk, there’s unity of purpose between the team, club and coach, and we’ll come out of this [bad patch] sooner or later.”
Lorenzo Insigne officially misses out with an elbow injury, but it comes after he reportedly led the squad’s rebellion against President Aurelio De Laurentiis.
“Only those unavailable didn’t travel. Insigne tried yesterday but had trouble with his elbow, just to end the speculation about his exclusion.
“He would’ve travelled willingly, but he’s obviously unavailable, he didn’t recover in time, period.
“We still have to assess Fabian and Mario Rui, but everyone else is fit and motivated.
“We’re lacking quality in possession and building from the back. Above all we have to improve, playing with more clarity and variety.
“I’m convinced that the turning point can come at Anfield because if we play fearfully here…”