Napoli coach Rafa Benitez is staying tightlipped over talk of a return to Real Madrid.

Benitez is emerging as favourite to succeed Carlo Ancelotti, who could be shown the door at Real in the next 48 hours.

Before defeat to Juventus on Saturday, Benitez's spokesman Juan Francisco Sanchez was asked about the situation.

"Rafa is focused on both our remaining games against Juventus, which is very difficult, on Saturday and the last day against Lazio where we need to win to qualify for the Champions League."

Benitez's agent, Manuel Quilon, is also staying quiet over the speculation.