Manna: Napoli must not panic, Lang left out for disciplinary reasons against Arsenal
With Napoli facing Arsenal in the Champions League, sporting director Giovanni Manna addressed the media and urged calm despite pressure on the team. He confirmed that Noa Lang was omitted from the squad for disciplinary reasons, though did not elaborate on the specific incident. Manna emphasized that the club must stay composed and not react emotionally to recent results. The disciplinary omission of a key attacking player adds intrigue to Napoli's selection for the European tie.
Read the full story at football-italia.netNapoli's decision to publicly frame the Lang omission as a disciplinary matter rather than a tactical or injury issue sends a clear message about internal standards, even on the eve of a major European fixture. For Manna to invoke the word 'panic' suggests the club is aware of external pressure following an uneven run of results, and he is attempting to stabilize the narrative around the Arsenal tie. Losing Lang — a creative winger — for any reason weakens Napoli's attacking depth, and how they compensate in the match will be telling for their European ambitions.
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