Defeated, Carlo Ancelotti Remains Confident

DBasia.news – Actually, Napoli started the match against Juventus on Saturday really well. It could be seen from how Carlo Ancelotti squad could lead first by the goal from Dries Mertens at 10′.

But after the moment, Juventus revived after two goals from Mario Mandzukic at 26′ and 49′. Napoli also played with 10 players after Mario Rui got the second yellow card due to the foul to Paulo Dybala at 58′. Juventus added another goal by Leonardo Bonucci.

Despite the loss, Ancelotti is confident that Napoli could compete for the Scudetto until the end of the season. “A defeat can happen, just as Juventus can lose in Naples. We have to keep improving under many aspects, but I am convinced we’ll be competitive right to the end and I think tonight’s performance proved that,” Ancelotti said.

 

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Regarding the improved aspect, Ancelotti highlighted the team’s characteristics and experience. Overall, the team played really well, even when Rui kicked from the pitch.

“I was angry at my team because we started strong and took the lead, but then started getting sluggish and allowed Juventus to regain their confidence,” Ancelotti revealed.