Napoli have appointed their former manager Walter Mazzarri as their new coach, the Serie A champions confirmed on Tuesday.
The 62-year-old takes over from Rudi Garcia after defeat by Empoli left last season’s champions on 21 points, 10 behind leaders Internazionale in the standings. Napoli have lost three of their opening 12 league games, the other defeats coming at home to Lazio and Fiorentina, and – having drawn another three – sit fourth, two points behind third-placed Milan and eight adrift of Juventus in second.
