Napoli manager Rudi Garcia in an emotional statement, took responsibility for the club’s recent struggles after their defeat to Empoli. The French coach who is aware of his impending sack, acknowledged the difficult situation they find themselves in, while addressing the players in the dressing room. Garcia became Napoli’s coach, after Luciano Spalletti left the Naples club. In 16 games this season, the team have only secured eight wins, four draws, and four defeats.
Rudi Garcia Napoli manager – Getty image Garcia has also struggled to bring out the best performances from star players Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen, compared to their success last season. Following the defeat to Empoli, Garcia addressed the squad saying, “It’s not your fault, it’s only mine, this defeat and this situation.” Meanwhile, Napoli is actively seeking a replacement, offering a one-year contract to Igor Tudor, while also engaging in discussions with Walter Mazzarri as potential successors.
French tactician, Rudi Garcia. Source: Getty Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis who announced the appointment of Rudi Garcia, said; “I am pleased to announce that, having met with him over the last 10 days, Mr. Rudi Garcia will be the new coach of Napoli. We wish him a warm welcome and the best of luck!” With names like Luis Enrique, Julian Nagelsmann, and Gian Piero Gasperini linked with the job, Garcia’s appointment is likely to be viewed as underwhelming by Napoli fans coming off the high of their first Serie A title in 30 years. 
Napoli’s President, Aurelio De Laurentiis. Source: Getty Osimhen’s outstanding performance resulted in 31 goals in all competitions, attracting interest from top European clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. De Laurentiis, on the other hand, has made it clear that he has no intention of parting ways with the 24-year-old unless it is on his terms. Napoli is set for an important new season where they will have to ensure that they are able to build on their success this season. And more importantly, maintain the free-flowing attacking style of play that they have been associated with this past season. The Frenchman has notably used a 4-2-3-1 formation on most occasions, Napoli fans will be looking forward to his strategies and tactics as they hope for continued success under his leadership. 
Al-Nassr’s coach, Rudi Garcia has pointed fingers at Cristiano Ronaldo over the club’s defeat to Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup. 
The club which signed Ronaldo in a record-breaking deal at the end of December, were defeated 3-1 in the semi-final of the Saudi Super Cup. Shortly after the match was concluded, the French coach was left to bemoan his side’s inability to make the most of their chances in the first-half, and he wasn’t afraid to criticise his new star man for missing a gilt-edged chance, either. Garcia said; 