Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has declared that Marek Hamsik’s ‘metamorphosis’ into a deep-lying playmaker is ‘complete’.
“The Champions League doesn’t influence my choices,” the Coach said at a Press conference.
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Former Slovakia Coach Jan Kozak says he resigned because Inter defender Milan Škriniar, among others, went out after the loss to the Czech Republic.
Despite Marek Hamsik’s goal, the Slovaks were beaten at home by their neighbours, prompting the Coach to resign.
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Marek Hamsik’s father admits “it is too soon to tell if this could be his final season at Napoli” amid new reports of a move to China.
The captain had been on the verge of this transfer over the summer, but the asking price was considered too steep.
“It is too soon to tell if this could be his final season at Napoli,” Richard Hamsik told Radio Marte.
“He has a contract to 2020 with option until 2021. We all hope he can remain, but it’s still too early to say.”
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Marek Hamsik is now the player with the most caps in Slovakia’s history, but the occasion was ruined by Roma striker Patrik Schick.
The Napoli captain made his 108th appearance with the Slovakia jersey, surpassing previous record-holder Miroslav Karhan on 107 caps.
Hamsik had also celebrated this landmark with a goal to draw Slovakia level in the Nations League match.
It was the 22nd for his country, now just one shy of all-time top scorer Robert Vittek.
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Marek Hamsik insists Juventus “are not unbeatable” in Serie A and believes Napoli can do to PSG what they did with Liverpool.
The Partenopei captain is on international duty with Slovakia and spoke to Pravda about his experiences at club level this season.
“Serie A is one of the best leagues in the world. It’s not just about Juve, as there are other strong sides like Roma, the two Milan clubs and it is a balanced division,” assured Hamsik.
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Rumours of Carlo Ancelotti’s demise have been greatly exaggerated, writes Giancarlo Rinaldi, as his Napoli delivered a tactical masterclass to beat Liverpool.
If you ever needed proof that pre-season friendlies don’t matter much, then this was it. Liverpool wiped the floor with Napoli this summer with a result that was a springboard to an undefeated start to Premier League and Champions League business. But Carlo Ancelotti did not build his reputation on such meaningless encounters. When it really counted he - and his team - did the business yet again.
Lorenzo Insigne's late goal gave Napoli a deserved win over Liverpool, but how did they fare in Football Italia's player ratings?
Words: Ciro Di Brita @Ciruzzo36
David Ospina – 7
Had no saves to make but was called into action to dive down at the feet of Sadio Mane and then came rushing out of his box to expertly clear the ball before Mohamed Salah could get onto it.
Nikola Maksimovic – 7
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Marek Hamsik reveals Napoli “were convinced the Scudetto would finally be ours” after their victory away to Juventus. “We felt invincible.”
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When Kalidou Koulibaly’s towering late header gave Napoli the victory in Turin 160 days ago, the team was greeted at the airport deep into the night by thousands of cheering supporters.
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A member of Marek Hamsik’s entourage points out that when the midfielder plays, Napoli tend to win.
The Partenopei captain played a key role in the win at Torino this weekend, whereas he was left out for the loss to Sampdoria before the international break.
“It was indubitably the best game since Ancelotti came in,” Martin Petras said on Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli.
“A new Coach has come in after three years with Sarri and patience is needed, the team is beginning to take the shape the Coach wants.
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Marek Hamsik’s representative insists the midfielder is not looking to leave Napoli but admits ‘none of us like’ his reduced role under Carlo Ancelotti.
Speculation surfaced on Friday morning that Hamsik was considering a January exit, having completed only one of Napoli’s opening five games, but Martin Petras poured scorn on the talk, although he made it clear the Slovak ‘must be on the pitch’.
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