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Napoli coach Garcia pleased with team spirit for victory over Sassuolo

Napoli coach Rudi Garcia was pleased after their 2-0 win against Sassuolo.

Victor Osimhen from the spot and Giovanni Di Lorenzo scored on Sunday, with Giacomo Raspadori also missing a penalty. Maxime Lopez was sent off for Sassuolo.

“We won and picked up six points," said Garcia, "we practically didn't run any risks, that is all positive, but we could also have improved in attack. I think not even 20 per cent of our shots were on target today, so there's no miracle cure here, if you don't get it on target, you don't score goals.

“It is a pity for Raspa, who hit the woodwork after a couple of minutes and every great player has missed a penalty in his time."

Osimhen handed the second penalty to Raspadori.

Garcia added, “That is a great sign, because it means he is thinking about the team and not just about himself. I loved that. Raspadori is an attacking player who can feature in any of the forward roles, he will score goals and get assists."

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