Overview

• Walter Mazzarri returns as Napoli coach, replacing the fired Rudi Garcia, and believes he contributed to Napoli’s title run last season due to his previous coaching stint.
• Napoli is currently in fourth place, 10 points behind leader Inter Milan, and Mazzarri is set to make his debut against Atalanta, a team only one point behind Napoli.
• Mazzarri refrains from making season goals or proclamations, stating the importance of winning games first.
• Napoli striker Victor Osimhen could return against Atalanta after a right thigh injury that has kept him out for over a month.
• Mazzarri, who has managed several teams, maintains that Napoli is the best team he’s ever coached.