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Benitez not panicking over Napoli contract talks

Napoli coach Rafa Benitez isn't obsessing over his contract.

Benitez said he'll "see if it is possible to continue together" with Napoli, as his contract expires in June 2015.

"I heard that some were surprised I took a few days off in Liverpool, but if my family lives there and I spent all summer away from them, it's only normal," shrugged the Coach in his Press conference.

"It's not as if the team is in a delicate moment. I talk to my players every day, many of whom were away on international duty, and have faith in my staff.

"I was also surprised to hear people claim I don't have a good rapport with President De Laurentiis. He comes from the world of cinema, but is doing brilliantly well in football.

"He'll go to America now, but as soon as he's back we will discuss a contract renewal and see if it is possible to continue together. We are preparing the squad for January and the future."

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