Napoli’s Hamsik still has eyes on Serie A title
>> MILAN: Napoli skipper Marek Hamsik insists his side are still in the Serie A title race as they battle to avoid falling seven points behind Juventus before the international break.
“Napoli aren’t giving up anything,” said Hamsik, after six-time defending champions Juventus pulled four points clear in midweek.
“Anything can definitely happen. The league still gives us opportunities, there are so many points and so many games.”
Massimiliano Allegri’s Old Lady can extend that advantage today when they visit struggling SPAL.
With 10 games to play this season, Napoli desperately need to return to winning ways at home against Genoa tomorrow.
Juventus’ victory against Atalanta was their 12th consecutive league win, and they have become accustomed to turning the championship into a onehorse race with the arrival of spring.
“I see a team that is growing,” said coach Allegri whose side are targeting a historic treble of Serie A, Italian Cup and Champions League titles.
The first big move has been made and Juve have not conceded a goal in the league since Dec 30 against Verona. “The victory against Atalanta was very important to give a good blow to the championship, even if there are still many games left,” said defender Mattia De Sciglio.