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GENOA, ITALY – DECEMBER 21: Antonio Conte, head coach of Napoli (left), and Patrick Vieira, head coach of Genoa, pose for a picture prior to kick-off in the Serie A match between Genoa and Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on December 21, 2024 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Patrick Vieira assures he \u2018learned a lot about the team today\u2019 despite it being his first defeat on the Genoa bench, as they \u2018showed courage\u2019 against Napoli.<\/p>\n

It was very much a game of two halves at Marassi, because Antonio Conte\u2019s side dominated the first half with Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa and Amir Rrahmani headers towering in the penalty area.<\/p>\n

However, Genoa fought back with Andrea Pinamonti, then forced several big Alex Meret saves, as well as seeing the woodwork keep out Mario Balotelli in a 2-1 defeat.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe did better in the second half, we were more aggressive and pushed up higher,\u201d Vieira told DAZN.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a pity we were unable to score the equaliser, because we would\u2019ve deserved that. I told the lads if we continue to play the way we did in the second half, we\u2019ll win more games than we lose.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vieira admires Genoa character<\/h2>\n
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GENOA, ITALY \u2013 DECEMBER 21: Mario Balotelli of Genoa looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa and Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on December 21, 2024 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Grifone had kept three consecutive clean sheets under Vieira, so trailing 2-0 after 23 minutes was not a situation they were accustomed to.<\/p>\n

In that sense, the ferocious fightback after the break must\u2019ve been heartening for the coach, despite the negative final result.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe tried this strategy against Milan and got a point. Against teams that are challenging for the Scudetto, we need to be a bit more aggressive and we showed that courage after the break. I too as a coach learned a lot about the team today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vitinha was not expected to start, but the forward was also helping out the defence in a hybrid role down the left flank.<\/p>\n

\u201cVitinha had not played for two months, but was training well. I wanted to have more of a presence in the penalty area and it was not easy for him, but he worked hard,\u201d explained Vieira.<\/p>\n

Balotelli came off the bench for just the last 10 minutes, but still managed to clip the upright and force a tricky Alex Meret save.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the players who came on in the second half brought fresh energy and quality. Mario is doing well, he needs to continue training like this.\u201d<\/p>\n