Napoli, Meret: “Excellent advantage over the pursuers, but head only to the Cremonese”

NAPLES – The lights have turned on so far especially on the prowess of the forwards Naples, from Osimhen to Kvaratskhelia. But the Azzurri also have the best defense in the league and is back in the limelight after a couple of dull seasons as well Alex Meret, who told of his enthusiasm on the official radio. “This is a very positive moment for us. We have gained an excellent advantage over our pursuers and, as we have always done, we must continue to prepare one game at a time, thinking only of next Sunday and not of the long term. Now we are focused on the Cremonese, also because in the Italian Cup it went as we know and we want to take revenge against the Lombard team”, the Friulian goalkeeper gave the charge, who in August was one step away from being sold to Spezia. “During the summer it would have been unthinkable to be here at this point: first in the standings and having done so well in the Champions League, I would never have said it. I’m very proud of the path we’re on, thanks to Spalletti and the fans who they always say. It’s a great moment, there’s great euphoria and we have to continue like this.”

Meret always owner

Meret has so far always been a starter in the league and cup competitions, remaining unbeaten in 11 out of 28 matches. “The credit goes to the work of the whole team, starting with the forwards who put in pressure, passing through midfielders and defenders. We try to keep the opponents as far away from our goal as possible. Then it’s normal that when you win certain things come better and you manage to be more compact and concede fewer goals”.

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Spalletti’s merits

For the goalkeeper, most of the credit for Napoli’s exploits goes to Spalletti. “He is very attentive in all aspects. He is giving us a lot from a psychological point of view, he never lets us let our guard down. We are aware that we have an important advantage in the championship standings, but there are many points available and we know that the more we do now, the better. Our manager always keeps us with full attention because we know that the season could change from one moment to the next.”

Meret: “We want to continue to amaze even in the Champions League”

However, the Azzurri are progressing without any downturns and are now looking ambitiously to Europe as well. “In the Cup we will face very difficult teams, starting with Eintracht. The path we have followed so far has surprised everyone a bit, we have achieved great results and few expected it. There is great enthusiasm to continue along the path in Champions, we will try to do what we did in the last few games and go as far forward as possible.”