Napoli said they were barred from travelling to Turin for the game by their local health authority after two players tested positive for Covid-19. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. Osimhen out of Super Eagles’ friendlies against Algeria, Tunisia, Osimhen compared with Cavani after Serie A debut with Napoli. Gattuso finally made his first comments on the controversial episode, which led to Napoli being handed a 3-0 defeat and having a point deducted by Serie A's disciplinary committee, after his side's 4-1 win at Atalanta on Saturday. NAPLES (Italy): Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso said he was furious that his team failed to play Italian champions Juventus two weeks ago due to confusion over COVID-19 rules. Napoli said they were barred from travelling to Turin for the game by their local health authority after two players tested positive for COVID-19. On the other hand, Gattuso was delighted with his team's display against Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday. Gattuso finally made his first comments on the controversial episode, which led to Napoli being handed a 3-0 defeat and having a point deducted by Serie A's disciplinary committee, after the 4-1 home win over Atalanta on Saturday. Osimhen made an immediate impact with the Blues, scoring a number of breath-taking goals during the 2020-21 pre-season. However, Serie A did not accept this, saying its own health protocol should have take precedence and the league refused to postpone the game. “Atalanta are one of those teams that can win the championship because even today they played as a great team. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy. “I saw a great mentality, great desire to win the ball, so much determination. I am angry that we didnât travel and I can assure you we did everything possible.'. Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso said he was furious that his team failed to play Italian champions Juventus two weeks ago due to confusion over COVID-19 rules. But Gennaro Gattuso’s side picked up where they left off before the controversy, with a third win in as many league games they have played. 'Atalanta are one of those teams that can win the championship because even today they played as a great team. Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! Napoli's victory over Atalanta ensured they returned to winning ways after losing against champions Juventus last time out. Napoli manager, Gennaro Gattuso, has expressed his joy after Victor Osimhen netted his first Serie A goal, in their 4-1 win over Atalanta on Saturday. 'I was angrier than anyone,' he said, adding that Juve are rebuilding under new coach Andrea Pirlo and that he believed Napoli could defeat them. Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso said he was furious that his team failed to play Italian champion Juventus two weeks ago due to confusion over COVID-19 rules. The Super Eagles striker controlled David Ospina’s long ball, before beating Marco Sportiello with an effort from outside the box. On the other hand, Gattuso was delighted with his team's display against Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday. Gattuso finally made his first comments on the controversial episode, which led to Napoli being handed a 3-0 defeat and having a point deducted by Serie A's disciplinary committee, after the 4-1 home win over Atalanta on Saturday. ), Reporting by Brian Homewood; Editing by Ken Ferris. NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) - Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso said he was furious that his team failed to play Italian champions Juventus two weeks ago due to confusion over COVID-19 rules. The forward teamed up with the Stadio San Paolo outfit in July for a club-record fee of €70 million from French side Lille. "I saw a great mentality, great desire to win the ball, so much determination. On the other hand, Gattuso was delighted with his team's display against Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday. Napoli have appointed Gennaro Gattuso as manager after firing Carlo Ancelotti on Tuesday. I am angry that we didn’t travel and I can assure you we did everything possible.”. "Atalanta are one of those teams that can win the championship because even today they played as a great team. It was not easy but we have bought a player who is very important to us.”. Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso said he was furious that his team failed to play Italian champions Juventus two weeks ago due to confusion over COVID-19 rules. However, Serie A did not accept this, saying its own health protocol should have take precedence and the league refused to postpone the game. The Serie A handed the Partenopei a point deduction and a defeat after their local health authority refused to let them travel. The forward grabbed an assist against Genoa before he finally opened his account for Napoli at Stadio San Paolo and Gattuso has expressed his delight with the 21-year-old’s effort. Against another team we would have scored six or seven goals today, but Atalanta stuck in there. © 2020 The Printers (Mysore) Private Ltd. 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But Osimhen’s goal makes me happy, because he had not scored so far and he deserved it for the hard work done for the team,” Gattuso told the club website. “Gattuso convinced me and I’m very happy to … Osimhen celebrated his goal by running straight to Gattuso and then revealing a shirt with a message calling for an end to police brutality in Nigeria. By Reuters Barcelona are far from Champions League contenders, Who needs Aouar or Ozil? Against another team we would have scored six or seven goals today, but Atalanta stuck in there,” he added. Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso said he was furious that his team failed to play Italian champions Juventus two weeks ago due to confusion over Covid-19 rules. “Atalanta are one of those teams that can win the championship because even today they played as a great team. “I was angrier than anyone,” he said, adding that Juve is rebuilding under new coach Andrea Pirlo and that he believed Napoli could defeat the side. “I saw a great mentality, great desire to win the ball, so much determination. Copyright © 2020 Goal.com All rights reserved. "I was angrier than anyone," he said, adding that Juve are rebuilding under new coach Andrea Pirlo and that he believed Napoli could defeat them. Osimhen arrived at Napoli this summer for a club-record fee of €70million from French side Lille. However, Serie A did not accept this, saying its own health protocol should have take precedence and the league refused to postpone the game. “Juventus are the team to beat but, at the moment, they are a construction site. Napoli said they were barred from travelling to Turin for the game by their local health authority after two players tested positive for COVID-19. -  Reuters. On the other hand, Gattuso was delighted with his team’s display against Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday. “Victor was my wish and I thank the President for having satisfied me. We were on the bus and ready to leave. Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso has expressed his joy after Victor Osimhen scored his first Serie A goal in their 4-1 victory over Atalanta on Saturday. Gattuso … Napoli manager, Gennaro Gattuso, has expressed his joy after Victor Osimhen netted his first Serie A goal, in their 4-1 win over Atalanta on Saturday. Nobody was angrier than me over Napoli no-show: Gattuso. Rampant Napoli gives Atalanta dose of its own medicine. To continue enjoying Sportstar, you can turn off your adblocker or subscribe to Sportstar Plus. RELATED| Gattuso … ", Having accomplish all I thought was impossible for me through GOD,now I know better,time for some limitless goals and desire.GOD is the greatestwe move✊#endpolicebrutality #forzanapolisempre⚽️ pic.twitter.com/45NSvy6G0k. “I didn’t expect it because I know all about Atalanta and what they are like,” he said. 18:09 17 Oct 2020, updated 18:09 17 Oct 2020. RELATED| Gennaro Ivan Gattuso, detto Rino (Corigliano Calabro, 9 gennaio 1978), è un allenatore di calcio ed ex calciatore italiano, di ruolo centrocampista, tecnico del Napoli, campione del mondo con la nazionale italiana nel 2006.. Soprannominato Ringhio per la grinta e l'aggressività che mostrava in campo, cresce calcisticamente nel Perugia, con il quale esordisce in B e in A. We were on the bus and ready to leave. Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso has expressed his joy after Victor Osimhen scored his first Serie A goal in their 4-1 victory over Atalanta on Saturday. “I was angrier than anyone,” he said, adding that Juve are rebuilding under new coach Andrea Pirlo and that he believed Napoli could defeat them. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Gennaro Gattuso is the cousin of Domenico Cozza . Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso said he was furious that his team failed to play Italian champions Juventus two weeks ago due to confusion over Covid-19 rules. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso said he was furious that his team failed to play Italian champions Juventus two weeks ago in Serie A due to confusion over COVID-19 rules with the local health board. Despite a challenging start to his tenure as Napoli boss, losing four of his opening five league matches, Gattuso has performed well thus far as manager.