Lorenzo Insigne hails Rafael Benitez impact

Napoli winger Lorenzo Insigne has said that he has been helped by the trust placed in him by his manager Rafael Benitez.

The 22-year-old scored as his side claimed a 2-0 win over Sassuolo at the weekend to keep alive their chances of winning the Serie A title this season.

"I'm pleased that I scored but I'm especially pleased with my performance," he told the club's official website.

"I have to thank Benitez for his trust and how he is getting me to play.

"He asks me to play more as a winger than as a striker and I think I'm doing well at it. I'm always happy to score and I want to do it more."

Insigne has won four caps for the Italian national side since making his debut in 2012.