Udinese’s Technical Director Inler Speaks on Team Retention and Napoli Nostalgia

Gokhan Inler, Udinese’s technical director, shared his thoughts with DAZN before the Napoli-Udinese match. He expressed his emotions about returning to Napoli, stating, “It’s truly wonderful. I’m pleasantly surprised that people still remember me. We have a great history together, and we all grew alongside one another. I’m grateful for the warm reception from the fans.”

When asked about the significance of retaining Udinese’s top players, Inler emphasized, “We approach each game individually. This mindset has been established in collaboration with our manager. It wouldn’t have made sense to leave after just six months, as we’re performing well. However, the season isn’t over yet, and we’ll evaluate our progress at the end. Keeping the team intact was crucial, and now we have the opportunity to prove ourselves in the final months of the championship.”

Reflecting on Udinese’s last victory at Napoli, which he was part of, Inler remarked, “Yes, I remember it was the last time Udinese won here. Everyone needs to prove themselves today. It’s 11 versus 11, and we need to play an outstanding game. We must maintain intense focus, as it will be a challenging match.”