TMW Radio
To intervene live at Maracanain the afternoon of TMW Radiowas the former footballer Gennaro Scarlato.
Naples, 20 years of De Laurentiis’ presidency:
“The president always said that he wanted to return to Europe within 3-4 years. He did it and didn’t leave for many years. On the first day, everything was missing, from balls to shirts, we were starting from scratch. Thinking that in a few years we could return to Europe and then win a Scudetto was impossible. He always believed in it, over the years he made us experience great emotions, he brought important players and coaches. He marked an era, made of successes and continuous growth. With the choice of Conte he closed a circle, he has always been on the front line and now he is stepping aside to make room for those in this world who know more than him”.
Do you see it changed ADL after 20 years?
“This year, yes, with Conte’s choice it has changed, before it hasn’t. In the past years he showed up at the retreat, he was always on the front line. This year he is very quiet, he observes, he lets others do their thing. I hope that the results are always on the side of the technical management, we’ll have to see when they don’t arrive if he will intervene”.
Who is the strongest striker under his management?
“Cavani, because he worked with less competitive players than Higuain and Mertens. Cavani did more work for the team.”
What kind of season do you expect from Napoli?
“I think he can compete for the top two positions, the arrival of Lukaku has raised the level of competitiveness. He makes the movements that Napoli need to find the goal. We will see a good championship like that”.