Napoli survives ordeal after threat from coach

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Napoli must deliver on Tuesday evening to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. They are 0-1 down in the all-Italian game against Milan after the first leg. But now the people of Vesuvius are finding new courage. The reason for this is on the one hand the return of goalkeeper Victor Osimhen and on the other hand the truce between chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis (73) and the fan scene.

Fans threatened to remain silent at what is arguably the most important match in the club’s history – in protest at increased ticket prices and the strict enforcement of measures against banners and flags in the stadium. Coach Luciano Spalletti would not have understood that. “If it’s quiet in the stadium, I’ll go,” he threatened in turn.

President probably not in the stadium

Despite everything, it doesn’t happen. De Laurentiis met with representatives of the fan scene over the weekend and made a pact. The film producer himself announced this on Twitter with a group photo with the Napoli Ultras. “We are Naples. President and fans united to win!”

However, the parties will not be completely united on Tuesday evening. As several Italian media write, De Laurentiis’s seat in the stands will remain empty because he will leave Rome by plane early the next morning to travel to Los Angeles for business meetings. He would thus miss the most lucrative match of his 19-year tenure as Napoli president. Napoli should earn six million euros around this game.

Gigantic choreography in preparation

In theory, De Laurentiis could still be present at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. After that, however, a nightly drive of almost three hours awaited him. There is therefore a greater chance that the entrepreneur will follow the competition in Rome.

For their part, the fan scene prepares a gigantic choreography throughout the stadium. Especially the coach Spalletti should like that. “Now it’s time to stick together. Guided by love for the city and the club,” said the Tuscan last weekend.

The newfound cohesion between club and fans should help Napoli throw Milan out of the competition. In the event of a semifinal, De Laurentiis would also return from his trip to California. Another historic duel awaited him and the fans, which they could then enjoy together in the stadium.

Source : Blick