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Hamsik: Napoli players respect Benitez 'without any reservations'

Poor recent results have left the Spanish boss under pressure, but his captain says the team remains "fully motivated" ahead of the Europa League quarterfinals.

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Marek Hamsik is sure Napoli can put its recent disappointing results behind it when the club takes on Wolfsburg in the Europa League on Thursday. He is hoping to play a key role himself after spending more time than usual on the bench as a consequence of coach Rafael Benitez's squad rotation.

“We play many games so a large squad is required,” said Hamsik of Benitez’s policy, which means plenty of changes to the Napoli starting lineup.