Gattuso says his Napoli are not just about grit and growls


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Inter Milan v Napoli - San Siro, Milan, Italy - July 28, 2020 Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso before the match, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo/File Photo

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Gennaro Gattuso was renowned in his playing days for his combative style, grit and determination but, as a coach, he believes his Napoli side are showing other qualities -- even if nobody has noticed.

"It takes time to get rid of a label, but that doesn't matter," the fiery former midfielder told a virtual press conference on the eve of the Champions League round of 16 second leg at Barcelona.

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