Carlo Ancelotti has all the pieces in place. Now Napoli seek silverware

17 September 2019 09:49
The Italian has moulded a smart, adaptable side and Liverpool’s visit is a chance to take the first step towards true successCarlo Ancelotti does not believe in quick fixes. In his 2009 autobiography he explained that he learned the value of patience from his parents, both of whom worked on farms. “What you sowed, you reaped a year later,” he wrote. “There was no instant gratification.”A successful harvest is required eventually, though, to keep your family fed. Ancelotti inherited a Napoli team in the summer of 2018 that was coming off a record-setting Serie A campaign, in which it collected 91 points but still finished as runner-up to Juventus. In his first season he guided them to a further second-place finish as well as the quarter-finals of the Europa League and Coppa Italia. Related: Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool land in Italy intent on defending their crown Related: Valencia’s response to the crisis? A statement that infuriates fans more | Sid Lowe Related: Football transfer rumours: Celtic's Edouard to join Napoli for £30m? Continue reading......read full article

Source: TheGuardian