Salernitana coach Davide Nicola was happy with his players in defeat to Napoli.
Nicola was back in charge after being sacked, then reinstated, last week.
We gave our all, facing a team that beat everyone in Italy and Europe, so in a certain sense we can be glad that we came so close to reopening the game when Alex Meret made a great save," Nicola told DAZN.
Having so many difficulties, including a flu bug going through the squad, I am pleased that the lads gave their all.
In analysing Napoli's characteristics, there was the risk we would be stretched out, and lately we have conceded far too many counter-attacks, so it was essential we slow their passing moves down. In moments like this, being solid defensively is how you secure safety.
We wanted to limit Di Lorenzo tactically and are trying to make adjustments to the shape depending on the opposition, even if the players are still more or less the same."
