I guess it depends what level of 'quality' he is talking about. This time of year you are looking at players from teams who are out of European competition, not doing too well in the league, or those who can't get in the team.
It's a trying time for Del Neri. We are risking walking down last year's road. If he is able to steer the team out of this potential crisis period, he'd show his managerial qualities.