Francesco Calzona, a familiar face in Napoli's coaching staff, has taken on the challenging role of head coach just 48 hours before Napoli faces Barcelona in the Champions League. Calzona's deep connection with Napoli stems from his time as an assistant to Maurizio Sarri and Luciano Spalletti, where he played a pivotal role in the team's tactical innovations and success.
During his tenure with Sarri, Calzona was instrumental in implementing Dries Mertens' transition to a false 9 position, a move that proved to be highly successful for Napoli. Under Spalletti, he contributed to laying the groundwork for Napoli's Serie A title triumph.
