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Rafael Benitez happy with Napoli start

Rafael Banitez is happy with how his first six months as Napoli coach have panned out.

Napoli coach Rafael Benitez believes that his first six months in charge at Stadio San Paolo have been "very positive".

The Spaniard has guide the Partenopei to third in Serie A, although they are eight points behind leaders Juventus with one game left before the winter break.

"The balance of these six months in Napoli have to be very positive in it's evolution and with what has been achieved," Benitez told reporters.

"Apart from results, I am very happy because I understand that we have managed to change the mentality of the squad.

"Now, for example a draw is not good enough for us and we always aspire to much more. I would like to thank all Neapolitan fans for the affection and warmth that I have felt during these past few months."

A trip to Stadio Sant'Elia to face Cagliari awaits Napoli this evening.

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