First place in Group C, tied with Liverpool, with a match against Red Star Belgrade that must be won in order to pursue their goal of qualifying for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League. Napoli takes the field tomorrow at the San Paolo to forget their misstep against Chievo and redeem the first leg score of 0-0 in Belgrade. Ancelotti does not trust Serbian side, and he has asked for calmness and concentration from his team.
"The spirit and attitude must be the usual, we discussed what was missing with Chievo and it is crucial this time to have the right attitude. It's an important but not a decisive race to go through this very difficult group. Criticism is normal, it is part of this work. It does not change one thing what I think of this team and this group beyond the difficulties. Red Star Belgrade have been underestimated, they have done well and deserved to win against Liverpool. I expect the usual organized team, that will try to exploit the counter-attack. In order to win you have to do both of the game phases of defending and attacking really well; the Serbs will come and play the game with intensity. The goal is to win, only at that point can we make some more considerations".
The goal is to progress, it does not matter if it happens now or at the last match. I believe that nothing will be decided tomorrow, we must put the icing on the cake that has been well built so far. It's very good that people are so numerous at the stadium, this increases the regret for the game with Chievo. Now we have a redemption opportunity tomorrow. The fans are important, only in this city have I seen a great affinity. We must change our approach and give rhythm and intensity, there has been a gap that will not be repeated. We will have less space in their half of the field, times and movements will be fundamental. With Chievo all this was missed especially in the first half. We must play effectively on offense and convert our chances."
