Napoli v Salernitana and Genoa v Torino at 15 p.m.
"I'm not hiding. This is a bit of a special moment and I, who know how the people of Naples are, ask for a little help for these guys, not for me." Walter Mazzarri, on the eve of the derby with Salernitana, asks for help from the fans so that they continue to support the team despite the disappointments of recent times and after the protest with the boos in Turin. "For 95 minutes," Mazzarri added, "because of the spirit of the Neapolitans, they try to help. If they are not happy, it is right that they boo. But I have no doubt, people will be close to these guys who are going through a difficult time."
The coach also clarifies his position on the measure adopted by the club after the defeat in Turin, which he explains he fully shared: "I enjoyed being in training camp because I was able to be closer to the boys." "Since I arrived," he explains, "I've only had to play big matches every three days and I've never had time to train the team, to talk to the players. This week it was possible to do so. This is not a punitive withdrawal."
The second half of the season is underway and for Alberto Gilardino the first obstacle is Turin, but above all many absences, beyond the sale of Dragusin. "We will have Ekuban out as well as Thorsby and Puscas while newcomer Spence will not be available for bureaucratic reasons. We also have to evaluate Malinovskyi. Just think that in attack I will have Retegui and Fini as my first choice on the bench, a 2006 player."
"We will have to play a strong game - explained Gilardino - and counter blow for blow because only in this way can we think of putting them in difficulty. Torino are physically strong and are structured for the upper echelons of the table, the latest results are proving it. In the end, it will be the details like second balls and duels that will make the difference."
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