Napoli Sack Manager Walter Mazzarri
Calzona Appointed Caretaker Manager
February 20, 2024 | 12:08 PM PDT | ROME, Italy (AP)
Napoli have parted ways with manager Walter Mazzarri after just three months in charge, the Serie A club announced on Tuesday.
Calzona, who was previously in charge of Napoli's youth academy, has been appointed as caretaker manager until the end of the season. He will take over the team 48 hours before they face Barcelona in the Champions League.
"It is a great honor to be given this opportunity," Calzona said. "I know the club well and I am confident that we can achieve our goals this season."
Mazzarri was appointed in October after Napoli sacked Carlo Ancelotti. However, the team has struggled under his leadership, winning just three of their last 10 games in all competitions.
Napoli currently sit seventh in the Serie A table, 10 points behind leaders Inter Milan. They also face an uphill task in the Champions League, having lost the first leg of their last-16 tie against Barcelona 3-1.
Calzona will be hoping to turn things around quickly, starting with the match against Barcelona on Thursday.
Conclusion
Napoli's decision to sack Mazzarri is a bold one, but it is one that they believe is necessary to get their season back on track. Calzona is a highly-rated coach, and he will be given the chance to prove himself at the highest level. If he can get Napoli playing to their potential, then they could still have a successful season.
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