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Napoli warned to avoid complacency against bottom-placed Venezia in Serie A clash

By WAF News Desk 2 min read
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Napoli warned to avoid complacency against bottom-placed Venezia in Serie A clash

Napoli director Giovanni Manna has stressed the importance of approach and consistency ahead of the Serie A visit to Venezia, according to Football Italia. The match takes place at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo at 15.00 CEST. Manna acknowledged the need to secure a result following a midweek 3-1 Champions League defeat to Villarreal, which has added pressure on the squad.

Manna told DAZN Italia that Napoli must build momentum after previous results against Bologna and Florence, with several important fixtures ahead including a Champions League match on Tuesday. He emphasised the requirement for performances and points to move up the table, describing upcoming head-to-head clashes as significant.

Tension emerged during the Villarreal loss regarding Kevin De Bruyne's positioning, with the Belgian appearing reluctant to adopt a deeper playmaker role. Manna downplayed the incident, characterising it as situational tension during a match where Napoli trailed 2-1. De Bruyne will begin on the bench, with Manna suggesting he can contribute later in the game.

Venezia are bottom of the division after losing all seven matches across Serie A and Coppa Italia this season. The club sacked manager Giovanni Stroppa and will debut under Davide Nicola. Napoli have struggled away from home recently, recording just one point from their last two Serie A fixtures outside their stadium.

Reporting from Football Italia

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