Costantino Favasuli sees Napoli’s uneven opening as a test of perspective rather than a cause for alarm. Speaking while preparing with Italy Under-21 for European Championship qualifiers against Armenia and Poland at the CPO in Tirrenia, the winger expressed confidence that Massimiliano Allegri’s side can still measure up to the leading teams.
Key takeaways
- Favasuli believes Napoli’s demanding early schedule has shaped a difficult start to the campaign.
- He said the defeat against Inter felt particularly costly, but insisted Napoli belong among the strongest sides.
- The extended international break could allow Napoli to bring injured players back into contention.
- Favasuli described Allegri as a winning coach with an important mentality.
- The 21-year-old credited his time at Catanzaro as a major part of his development.
Napoli’s pause and Allegri’s influence
Napoli’s early calendar has offered little room to settle. Favasuli pointed to fixtures against Inter, Como and Arsenal as part of a difficult sequence, while stressing that defeats must be examined rather than simply accepted. He felt Napoli had allowed three points to slip away against Inter, yet remains convinced the squad has the quality to answer the doubts created by an inconsistent beginning.
“We have an extremely strong team and we will show it,” Favasuli said. His assessment was not one of complacency, but of belief that Napoli’s level will emerge over the longer course of the season.
The break now arrives at a useful moment for Allegri’s group. Favasuli expects the longer pause to help those currently unavailable return from injury, with a crowded run of matches waiting once club football resumes.
He also spoke warmly of the coach’s impact on his own progress. Allegri, in Favasuli’s view, has already given him a great deal, and the winger intends to absorb as much as possible from a manager he regards as a winner with a strong mentality.
From Catanzaro to Italy Under-21
While Napoli look to regroup, Favasuli’s immediate focus is on international duty. Italy Under-21 are working towards their European qualifying matches with Armenia and Poland, another stage in a season that has moved quickly for the wide player.
He did not separate his present opportunity from the work done at Catanzaro. Favasuli recalled the important experience he shared there with Cissé and Liberali, saying their time together brought many memorable moments that will remain with them.
Favasuli also praised Italy Under-21 coach Silvio Baldini, highlighting the courage shown in taking the entire group into the senior national-team environment in June. He described Baldini as someone prepared to do everything for his players, calling that commitment a strength of the squad as well as recognising him as both an outstanding man and an excellent coach.
