Napoli coach Spalletti ready for Roma test: But where was my invite to Jose's birthday?

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29 Jan 2023 • 9:09 AM MYT
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Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti is looking forward to their test with Roma today.

Napoli sit 12 points clear at the top of the Serie A table.

Roma have great players, a very practical coach like Jose Mourinho and someone like Paulo Dybala who can find those gaps in the defence," said Spalletti. "You can never try to control the tempo with them or think it's in hand, because it can change in a heartbeat.

They are also very physical and we know their strengths from set plays, just as they know us. What we must do is make the most of our own strengths and characteristics.

If anyone was tempted to rest on their laurels, seeing Mourinho and Roma come along would sort them right out. Patience is needed to move the ball around and not run risks by losing it in the final third or when unbalanced."

Mourinho celebrated his 60th birthday this week.

I want to wish Mourinho a happy birthday," continued Spalletti. "I was upset, he didn't invite me, as I'd have turned up with a present! He is one of those people who raise the level of football on a global level, so congratulations and all the best to him."