Italian giants Milan are currently in pole position in the league with 62 points from 30 matches, two more than second-placed Inter. Napoli are the other side left in the race to win the Scudetto and are a point behind the Nerazzurri in third.
Next weekend Milan and Inter clash at San Siro, and it provides an opportunity for Mazzarri’s side to edge closer. However, the Azzurri tactician claims that the title will not be decided now, rather only in the final week of the season.
“We are satisfied with the amazing growth of the side in these last few months,” he told Radio Marte. “Our strength is that we don’t look at the table, so that way we can concentrate on every game the same way. There are still eight finals left and we must interpret them all identically.
“I believe that the Scudetto will be decided on the final day and we will be there fighting for it to the end. None of us have ever been in this situation before. My job is not to put too much pressure on the lads, as that could be counter-productive. There are 24 points up for grabs and anything can still happen.”
The Italian also explained the importance of Edinson Cavani, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Marek Hamsik in attack and enthused: “Napoli are a mosaic who play as a team unit and slot together. The front three may finalise the chances and are most representative, but it is thanks to those behind them that they can do that.
“If we’d brought in a fourth ‘tenor’ then perhaps the team would be in 10th place right now. Harmony is crucial and it gets the best out of the players.”
Napoli are chasing their first league championship since 1990 and host Lazio next Sunday.
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Walter Mazzarri: Napoli Can Win Serie A