Iezzo defends Meret: "He's not the only one to blame

Iezzo defends Meret: "He's not the only one to blame

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Background

Alex Meret, the Napoli goalkeeper, is the focus of the discussion about responsibility for goals conceded. Gennaro Iezzo, a former goalkeeper turned analyst, highlights that Meret should not be solely blamed for the errors, which could influence the perception of his performance in Serie A.

Why this is important

Gennaro Iezzo's defense of Alex Meret is particularly relevant as it illuminates the discussion about the responsibility of goalkeepers in Serie A. In a friendly like against Celta Vigo, where team performance is often the focus, it is crucial that the players act as a team and not just individuals are blamed for mistakes. This perspective could boost Meret's confidence and promote team dynamics at Napoli.

Key findings

• Iezzo defends Meret: "He's not the only one to blame.
• Gennaro Iezzo defends Alex Meret after the goal that Napoli conceded in the friendly against Celta Vigo, emphasizing that the responsibility does not only lie with the goalkeeper.
• Napoli, l'ex Iezzo difende Meret: "Gli si dà semper la colpa sui gol anche se non ne ha".

Gennaro Iezzo analyzes the goal that Napoli conceded in the friendly against Celta Vigo and defends Alex Meret: "De Bruyne protected the ball poorly." The goal that Napoli conceded against Celta Vigo has raised the debate about the responsibility of Alex Meret and Kevin De Bruyne, but Gennaro Iezzo has no doubts about the reading of the episode. The former Azzurri goalkeeper, who was interviewed on the radio program Radio Tutto Napoli on the subject, explained: "Today, such balls are often played under pressure: they are used precisely to attract the opponents in order to then play a pass behind the first line of press. These are solutions that offensive teams try all the time, especially during preparation. However, in this particular case, there was a mistake by a world-class player like De Bruyne, and that can happen, especially after a few days of training." Iezzo then positioned himself even more clearly on the goalkeeper's responsibilities: "The problem is that you always and only blame Meret, no matter what happens. If you even observe the gestures of the action, De Bruyne initially made it clear to him that he didn't want to get the ball because it was marked. But then the player who was marking him went away to close the solution on the wing, and Kevin then freed himself up. Meret gave him the ball because it was also from the position of his body was to be seen, that he wanted to get it." The former Napoli keeper then concluded with this assessment of the incident: "De Bruyne protected the ball poorly and was then surprised by the opponent threatening him. Something like that can happen in a test match when, psychologically speaking, you don't have the same attention as in an official game." Finally, Iezzo spoke about the goalkeeping question at Napoli and whether one of the two goalkeepers, Meret or Milinkovic-Savic, could be considered a regular player next season: "I believe that between Meret and Milinkovic-Savic, if one of the two doesn't get the guarantee of the starting place, then he will try to find another solution." Should the Serb Milinkovic-Savic, Iezzo feels that Napoli could sign a young goalkeeper to build up behind Meret or an experienced goalkeeper willing to take on the role as a replacement.

What happens next

According to this analysis by Iezzo, Napoli could work more on communication and the interaction between goalkeeper and defense in the coming test matches. Meret will continue to be under observation, particularly in preparation for the upcoming Serie A season. The discussion surrounding his role could also influence coaching decisions as the team prepares for league challenges.

Frequently asked questions

What happened that Alex Meret is in the discussion?

Napoli conceded a goal in the friendly against Celta Vigo, which brought responsibility to Alex Meret and Kevin De Bruyne.

Who defended Alex Meret?

Gennaro Iezzo defended Alex Meret and explained that he was not solely to blame for the goals conceded.

Why is Alex Meret being discussed now?

The discussion about Alex Meret was triggered by a goal conceded in the friendly against Celta Vigo, which brought the players' responsibilities into focus.

What changes in the perception of Meret are there?

Gennaro Iezzo criticized that Meret is often blamed alone, while other players, such as De Bruyne, also bear responsibility.

What did Gennaro Iezzo say about Kevin De Bruyne?

Iezzo explained that De Bruyne made a mistake by protecting the ball poorly, which led to the goal being conceded.

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