Ancelotti: 'Best to take risks now'

By Football Italia staff

Carlo Ancelotti maintains Napoli have to take risks in pre-season to build for the future after their 3-3 draw with Serie B side Cremonese.

The Partenopei fought back from a goal down twice, went 3-2 up and were eventually held when Danilo Soddimo beat Alex Meret with a lob from midfield.

“This game arrived at the end of an intensive period of fitness training, so inevitably the tempo was soporific,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.

“We’re conceding a lot of goals in pre-season because this is the time to experiment our high pressing game, which means running a few risks on the counter.”

Eljif Elmas made his debut as a substitute just hours after arriving from Fenerbahce.

“He can give quality to the midfield and is very happy to be here. I’m pleased too, as he is a modern midfielder who can bring further quality to an area that is already at a high level.”

Simone Verdi was on target, but remains at the centre of transfer speculation with Torino and Sampdoria.

“Verdi expressed the desire to play more regularly, so he is evaluating things with the club.”

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