The team's manager, Bigon, also received a call from the owner, De Laurentiis. As the team's manager, he naturally needed to be informed of these matters. Moreover, in Italian clubs, transfer matters are not the responsibility of the head coach; they are managed by the team manager or sporting director. The head coach's opinion is merely a suggestion. In Napoli, the club management sought Mazzarri's opinion, which was already a sign of great respect.

Bigon and Mazzarri put their heads together to discuss the matter and agreed that regardless of when Chen Hero left, they needed to find a successor.

Mazzarri had previously taken note of Cavani. After Chen Hero was banned by UEFA for eight games last season, he began considering finding a substitute for him in the Champions League.

However, considering it would only be a short-term substitute, Cavani would be too much of a waste, so he didn't make a move for Cavani last summer.

He knew Cavani quite well.

Cavani had been with Palermo for four seasons. He scored very few goals in the first two seasons, and only improved in the last two seasons, scoring fifteen goals each season.

But the number of goals was still not high.

The main reason for his low goal tally was initially due to his position. At that time, Palermo still had Amauri, so Cavani could only play as a winger. This position was not his forte, and it was too far from the goal, so he only scored five goals in thirty-three appearances.

Later, Amauri went to Juventus, and Cavani was pushed to the center forward position. However, Palermo's tactics assigned the center forward a very heavy defensive burden.

This is where Cavani's team spirit and self-sacrificing spirit must be mentioned. As a center forward, he had no complaints about the coach's defensive tasks, and actively participated in defense in every game.

This was helpful for the team's tactics, but not good for him personally. So his goal tally naturally remained low.

Therefore, Mazzarri believed that Cavani's low goal tally was due to his position and Palermo's tactics, not his personal ability. If he came to Napoli, and the tactics were designed around his characteristics, with him as the core, and he wasn't required to participate in defense too frequently, his goal tally should increase significantly.

This summer, Palermo's chairman tried to sell Cavani all over the world, but failed. Mazzarri was worried that things would change after another season. Currently, it seems that no team wants Cavani, but what about after a season?

What if Cavani exploded with amazing form this season and scored more goals?

Then it would not be easy for Napoli to pursue him.

He and Bigon discussed it and felt it was better to strike first. Whether Chen Hero left after this season or left as a free agent after his contract expired next season, they should buy Cavani first. Start with being Chen Hero's substitute.

Mazzarri wasn't worried that Cavani wouldn't want to be a substitute. Being Chen Hero's substitute was not a shameful thing. In fact, reports indicated that Cavani admired Chen Hero very much, even though he was older than Chen Hero.

However, as an unknown forward, a player who was younger than him, but particularly good at scoring goals, and had won the league's top scorer award for two consecutive seasons, was naturally worthy of his admiration.

After a game against Napoli, when asked about his opinion of Chen Hero, the Uruguayan replied simply, but quite frankly: "I hope I can be like him, he is my goal."

It was because of this that Mazzarri wasn't worried about Cavani being Chen Hero's substitute.

Getting Cavani over first was the real deal. Even if he was a substitute, he wouldn't be one for long, because Chen Hero would definitely leave.

He didn't consider letting the team give up winning the championship to keep Chen Hero, that idea was very stupid. Even without winning the championship, after two seasons, when Chen Hero's contract expired, Napoli would not be able to keep him.

No coach would give up the opportunity to win a championship, even if the opportunity was very slim.

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Let's not mention the contact between Napoli and Palermo.

Mazzarri has now figured it out. Since Chen Hero is destined to leave, he should maximize his value. Unless he is injured in the league, he will never be substituted. The team is currently ranked first in the league. If possible, Mazzarri hopes to lead the way until the end of the season.

Anyway, he only needs to play in the domestic league now, and he doesn't need to play in the Champions League, so he doesn't have to worry about him being physically exhausted... Speaking of which, he never seems to be physically exhausted.

On November 14th, in the twelfth round of Serie A, Napoli challenged Lazio away. This is a contest between the top and third place in the league.

However, Napoli's mentality is relatively calm, because even if they lose this game, it will not affect their league ranking.

They are now leading AC Milan, who are in second place, by as many as six points. Even if they lose to Lazio, and AC Milan beat Inter Milan away, it will only narrow the gap between the two sides to three points.

What's more, they may not lose to Lazio, and AC Milan may not be able to beat Inter Milan.

Since defeating Manchester United at home, Napoli's morale has been high, and the team's condition is very good. They have already won five consecutive games.

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Chen Hero could feel a slight adjustment in tactics, that is, his role in the attack was more important and obvious.

Napoli needs his goals to win.

Chen Hero could guess why—he was destined to leave Napoli in the future, so of course he had to maximize his energy while he was still with the team.

Is this a kind of exploitation?

But Chen Hero likes this kind of exploitation.

Because he can use it to score goals.

Just like he did in Russia, since he was leaving, he might as well leave a very glorious image and name for future generations to admire.

Goals, he needs more goals.

In the end, Napoli was forced to a draw by Lazio away. This game was very intense.

In the fifteenth minute, Zarate opened the scoring for Lazio.

However, five minutes later, Chen Hero equalized for Napoli in the twentieth minute. This goal was his fourteenth goal of the season.

Only three minutes after the start of the second half, Chen Hero headed the ball to assist Raul to score a goal, surpassing the score.

In the sixty-first minute, Floccari equalized for Lazio.

In the end, the two sides shook hands and made peace 2:2.

Napoli's winning streak was stopped.

AC Milan defeated Inter Milan 1:0 away and won the first Milan derby of the season, catching up and only four points behind Napoli.

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On November 21st, in the thirteenth round of Serie A, Napoli played against Bologna at home.

Although they were forced to a draw by Lazio in the last round of the league, no one shamelessly stated that Napoli would lose to a team like Bologna at home.

Pre-match predictions have always favored Napoli to win at home.

And Napoli did not disappoint people. They slaughtered the visiting Bologna 5:1 at home.

Chen Hero broke out in this game and staged his second hat trick of the season.

When he succeeded in staging a hat trick, the commentator roared hoarsely and had no strength left. He could only weakly repeat "herogoL".

The league has only been played for thirteen rounds, and Chen Hero has scored an incredible seventeen goals.

Scored goals in six consecutive rounds, two braces, and one hat trick.

Such a scoring efficiency made the entire Apennines feel terrified.

The photo of Chen Hero patting his chest and roaring with his mouth open after scoring his third goal was published in *Milan Sports News*, with the title "This Giant Bear is Unstoppable!"

Scoring seventeen goals in thirteen league rounds, Chen Hero is now the most scoring center forward in Europe. The second most is Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid, who scored fifteen goals in twelve rounds, which is also very remarkable, but he is still slightly inferior to Chen Hero.

It is said that now many clubs, including those wealthy families, want to get this super center who is rising like the rising sun, because he is too good at scoring goals. In Serie A, which is famous for its strict defense, he scored seventeen goals in thirteen league rounds. According to his scoring efficiency, wouldn't he score fifty goals this season?

These clubs that are interested in Chen Hero include wealthy families such as Real Madrid. However, Mourinho quickly dispelled the rumors: "Napoli is a growing team and they are on the rise. So I won't buy their people. Hero? He is of course a very good center forward, the numbers speak for themselves. I don't have any conflicts with Mazzarri, although I know he has some opinions about me, but I still want to congratulate Napoli, they deserve the Champions League..."

Once he leaves Serie A and is no longer an opponent, Mourinho's attitude towards his former enemies has also changed by 180 degrees. His mean face is indeed "plot needs"...

Rumor has it that Chen Hero's worth has now soared to more than 45 million euros. And Napoli only spent 15 million euros to bring him out of Zenit St. Petersburg, which is a real profit.

It's a pity that it's not easy to take him away from Napoli...

Every time Mazzarri heard such rumors, he could only cry and laugh in his heart. It is certainly not easy for other teams to take him away, but Liverpool is another matter... Seeing Chen Hero's crazy scoring momentum, he obviously also wants to help the team win at least one championship, so that he can fulfill his promise and leave the team to Liverpool.

The current Serie A is really degenerate. Many players are proud to play in the Premier League...

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ps, the first update is here, January is over, and the Spring Festival holiday is also over~ I don’t know how everyone is playing?

The Spring Festival is over, and I have more time to code, unlike during the Spring Festival when I am so busy and running around all day...

There will be more outbreaks at that time~

Seeking monthly tickets!