Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the press leading up to tomorrow's match against Juventus, which pits the first and second-place teams in the league against each other. While Juventus is 13 points ahead of Napoli in the standings, Ancelotti and his team knows that a victory tomorrow would be beneficial to the team's morality as they look to achieve goals, such as winning Europa League.
"We're playing a league match, probably the most important one because it's against the best team. We want to play our best to try to win and show that we can be competitive against a strong team. Juve will field a squad that has more security. Last time it was the beginning of a new formation and a new style of play. We're doing well physically and mentally. Ronaldo? I always like seeing him again, the fact that he isn't playing for us is an additional problem. But it's fine like this, it's a stimulus to take on the best. Am I going to retire? I haven't thought about it, but I'd like to finish my career here."
"Nobody is unbeatable because they have physique, quality, personality and experience. We don't have everything, we need to play with intensity during the match. Juve wins because they've invested a lot at the technical level and has history, culture, traditions and structures that allow them to be great. We know that we're good and can take on the top team and I'd like us to show these sensations tomorrow."
"Tomorrow the stadium will help us, we know this. We're in great condition to win. Milik can score 30 goals? Yes, both him and Mertens have skills of this type. They can both do more, but I'm satisfied. Mario Rui is feeling well, totally recovered and available. Same with Chiriches, only Albiol is recovering. Formation? Anything is possible, but independent of how we play, it'll be an offensive match. Scudetto? If we win we stay in play to win it, another result brings thoughts of another finish."
