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Thursday, July 2, 2009
 Donadoni counting on Lavezzi to stay with Napoli

Napoli coach Roberto Donadoni expects unsettled Argentina forward Ezequie Lavezzi to turn up for pre-season training on July 10.

Lavezzi's demands for an improved contract were rejected by the Naples outfit and he has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer.

But, when asked about Lavezzi, Donadoni said: "The club and I think, hope and are convinced that Lavezzi will be in Austria with the team on July 10 (for pre-season training).

"I have no reason to think otherwise. Lavezzi is a good lad, who has understood the situation and I am counting on him for next season.''

Last month, Lavezzi's agent claimed Napoli refused to enter negotiations with Liverpool over the possible transfer of the 24-year-old to Merseyside.

Lavezzi, who joined Napoli from San Lorenzo in summer 2007, scored seven Serie A goals last season.



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