Rafa Benítez has given an interview to Michèle Segura, reporter from the 'Eurogoals' program of 'Eurosport', in which the coach of SSC Napoli is working as an analyst of the various international leagues along with Arsene Wenger. The interview took place on the day before the last match of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League that the Italian side played in 'San Paolo' against Olympique de Marseille. This brief summary of the highlights of the interview accompanied by the original video.



What has been the impact of the city of Naples in your life?

"The truth is that in Naples I feel good. It is a special city, with a real passion for soccer and enthusiasm - really very special. The people here love football truly. For someone like me with Latin origins, I know that this city was once part of Spain makes it, from my point of view makes it even a more interesting place".

What objectives have been decided for Napoli?

"When we came here, the team had already done great work in the past with the coach who preceded me - Walter Mazzarri. A team built around the talent of Lavezzi and Cavani whilst playing counter attacking football, we cannot forget it. And that now already not only relies on the quality of a single player, but in the game of an entire team. We have many players in the center of the field and we can distribute the game well and have good possession of the ball. In addition, I believe that our fans are having fun, you just have to see how promptly they follow the team training".

Roma remains first in Serie A with ten straight wins to their credit...

"Roma is playing very well, they have a special coach. Rudi, who is a friend and a very good coach is doing an outstanding job. Inter and Roma are two teams that I like very much and probably have a technical advantage over us - they play in just one competition. But we can take advantage of any mistake that they reach to improve in the standings. We have to keep our way if we want to reach the highest level of Italian football, we still need to improve a little more".

How do you see the match against Olympique Marseille?

"For us this match against Olympique Marseille will be essential. Also Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal play on the same day, the other two teams that complete our group. And we know, there is no need to say it that it is a match between a team with great quality as Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund, whom have evolved a lot and this has allowed them to play the final stage of the 'Champions League'. We know that today we have to take what they learned from each small mistake which have already committed and that we cannot afford any more".

Arsene Wegner has had a few words for Rafa Benítez in a video message: "Rafa is in the midst of a very complicated task. I want to congratulate you for your spirit of adaptation and know that you're doing everything possible to make Napoli an extraordinary team and I don´t have any doubt that you will get it." Benitez replies:

"Thanks Arsene. Wenger is an extraordinary coach, he is a nice person and for me it is a great honour to have him as my adversaries in this sport".