Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis insists their season isn't about to collapse after consecutive defeats.

They were in second place and within three points of leaders Milan, but back-to-back losses against Udinese and Palermo have knocked them down to third.

"We will cancel out Palermo by looking to the future," said the patron on Radio Marte.

"The lads have certainly matured and I found a relaxed atmosphere in the locker room.

"I believe everything is possible and nothing is lost. Just as we will play our final mini-tournament of four games, so will the other sides.

"The challenge with Genoa is there awaiting us and we will be ready for it. Our objective for this season was to improve on sixth place, so anything more is a bonus."