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Rafael Benitez: 'Napoli on the right path'

Napoli boss Rafael Benitez believes that his side should take great confidence from a 100% start to the season in Serie A.

Napoli manager Rafael Benitez has declared that he has seen terrific character from his squad during the early weeks of the campaign.

Benitez has made an impressive start to life in Naples, recording five successive victories in all competitions, including a first away win over AC Milan since 1986 last weekend.

The Spaniard has conceded that he has to be delighted with Napoli's early-season form, but has insisted that they can play better despite sitting joint-top after four league games.

He told reporters: "To win away at Milan as a coach, one has to be happy. The important thing was to show the right character and we did that until the end.

"It wasn't our best performance of the season, but to come here and win for a fifth consecutive victory is impressive.

"There are still certain things that we need to perfect to continue to win more games but we are on the right path."

The Azzurri host newly-promoted Sassuolo tomorrow night at the San Paolo Stadium, looking to extend their 100% start in Serie A.

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