Napoli coach Rafa Benitez defended his players after their Coppa Italia defeat to Lazio.

Senad Lulic struck the only goal of the semifinal to fire Lazio into the final.

"What did we lack tonight? The goal. I compliment Lazio for qualification. We had seven chances to score, didn't take them and the other team took advantage," the Coach told Rai Sport.

"I think getting to the semi-final and the Europa League quarter-final is nothing to be sniffed at. The attitude of the team and the chances we create are obvious.

"What did President Aurelio De Laurentiis say? Nobody is happy."