Napoli sports chief Pierpaolo Marino insists there's no doubts about Ezequiel Lavezzi.

The Argentine remained on the bench for their 4-1 thrashing by Genoa yesterday, but Marino says: “I act like a father figure to my players, especially the ones who have come here from overseas.

“I care for Lavezzi and I think the best epilogue for this summer’s travails would be for him to behave well, honour the Napoli jersey and respect a club that has always been fair. I think Lavezzi is doing that.”