Napoli's Walter Mazzarri: Juventus is favorites for the Serie A title

Posted Monday, October 10, 2011 by YAHOO Sport

Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri believes Juventus are favorites to win Serie A this season - but also insists that there a host of teams capable of lifting the title, including his own side.

"Gigi Buffon says Napoli are strong but are in Europe, so he is right. Watch out for Roma too, but I consider Juventus to be the Scudetto favourites. After that, Milan, Inter, Roma, Lazio, us and then Fiorentina," Mazzarri told Corriere dello Sport.

The Naples club currently occupy third place in the league after securing an impressive 3-0 away victory against Inter last weekend. The 50-year-old has stated that current leaders Juventus should still be considered favourites to lift the Scudetto.

The coach, who also had spells in charge of Sampdoria and Reggina also spoke of how it feels to be earning plaudits for his coaching ability.

"For a long time I was underestimated as a coach, so now it is pleasing and also embarrassing to hear all these compliments," he added. "The success of a tactician also depends on his players and the club. I think by now I have enough experience to deal with anything. It's my eighth year in Italy and, sooner or later, I'd like to work overseas. I had many offers this summer, but never seriously considered leaving Napoli."

Napoli returns to Serie A action after the international break when it welcomes Parma to Stadio San Paolo next Saturday.