Napoli coach Rino Gattuso says he never doubted his players after victory over Juventus.
A first-half penalty converted by Lorenzo Insigne earned the points for Napoli.
After the 1-0 win, Gattuso said: “We showed great heart and determination, Juve deserved something more, but my team was under pressure and fought hard to keep the clean sheet," the coach told Sky Sport Italia.
“I never had doubts on this squad, otherwise I would've picked up my things and gone home. You can't get anywhere without the faith of the players. I always felt they were ready to do what I asked and that's what matters."
He also said: “Many things have been said, but I like to be judged for what I do. What I don't like is when I am insulted on a personal level. I don't allow that from anyone.
“You can think I'm a bad coach, fine, whatever, but I am prepared to chase you down and shout under your window one by one if it's a lie.
“I don't know where we'd be right now without COVID and injuries, but this is an anomalous season. You wake up in the morning and don't know what's going to happen next.
“Considering the squad and the form the players were in towards the end of last season, I think we could've had our say."
