Napoli Makes Legia Warsaw, Insigne: We Have A Great Squad And Didn't Deserve To Be Knocked Out In The First Round.

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JAKARTA - Lorenzo Insigne returned to his best performance in the Europa League this morning. His spectacular volley broke the deadlock in the Partenopei's 3-0 win over Legia Warsaw.

He also assisted Victor Osimhen before Matteo Politano's closing goal in stoppage time. Whereas last week, the Italian national striker became the subject of conversation after failing to execute a penalty against Torino.

"I'm happy with this goal, we needed this but overall it was a great team performance and we practically didn't let Legia control the game, the team that beat Leicester City and Spartak Moscow," Insigne told Sky Sport Italia after the game.

“These are three important points to pursue qualification to the next round. We try to respect all the competitions we are in, because we have a great squad and of course didn't deserve to be knocked out in the first round.

"The coach can count on all the players, so it's only right that we try to go as far as possible in Europe."

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— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) October 21, 2021

The question now is about Insigne's contract, as he will be a free agent in a matter of months. Yes, news about his future changes every day.

"We know the dynamics. As I always say, I try to be as calm and focused as possible, just concentrating on what's happening on the pitch. Regarding the contract, everyone knows my agent is talking to the club, that they want to leave me so I can stay calm and focus on football."

Insigne also spoke to DAZN about the situation of his contract expiring in June 2022, referring back to last weekend's penalty miss against Torino in Serie A.

"This is an important year for Napoli and I don't want myself, the fans or my teammates to be bothered by rumors about me. If my teammates see their captain calm and focused, so will they.

"I was desperate after the penalty missed and as captain it was a bad signal for my team-mates. That can't happen again, I'm the captain and I have to give strength to my team."

With this result, Napoli are in second place in the standings with 4 points (same as Leicester), under Legia who pocketed 6 points.