Pepe Reina accepted the blame for the second Besiktas goal, but urged Napoli fans not to jeer their own team after a 3-2 home defeat.
The Partenopei had won both their opening Champions League games, but capitulated after a series of defensive errors, poor finishing and a parried Lorenzo Insigne penalty.
“The fans are the most important thing and we must always respect them, but what we need most now is self-confidence,&rdqu
Pepe Reina accepted the blame for the second Besiktas goal, but urged Napoli fans not to jeer their own team after a 3-2 home defeat.
The Partenopei had won both their opening Champions League games, but capitulated after a series of defensive errors, poor finishing and a parried Lorenzo Insigne penalty.
“The fans are the most important thing and we must always respect them, but what we need most now is self-confidence,” the goalkeeper told Mediaset Premium.
“I would prefer for the crowd not to jeer, but they can express themselves any way they want. So many errors could well be down to our lack of self-belief right now.
“At times these moments happen in a season and you have to accept criticism, because it motivates you to get better. I saw a very different performance compared to the losses with Atalanta and Roma. The team took control of the match, but certain errors should not be allowed.
“On the second goal I was at fault, because I should’ve waited and not tried to read the play early. A goalkeeper must learn to expect anything. I thought he was going to shoot in the other direction and threw myself there.
“Napoli is a special place. We want to stay calm and confident, but when we lose, we really feel the pressure rising. If the team enjoys its football, then it tends to win.”