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Napoli President Claims Carlo Ancelotti Has Helped 'Change' I Partenopei for the Better

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has praised the impact of manager Carlo Ancelotti in his first season at the club.

After taking over from now-Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri, Ancelotti has implemented his own preferred style of play and kept the Partenopei second in the Serie A standings, albeit 15 points behind runaway leaders Juventus.

Speaking to local reporters, De Laurentiis revealed he was delighted with how Ancelotti has helped alter the club's vision. He is quoted by La Repubblica as saying: "The balance of this season has been very positive because, with a new coach, we have changed our mentality and approach to the game.