Napoli director Giovanni Manna confessed they’re ‘trying round at alternatives’ amid stories of Kevin De Bruyne and Jonathan David talks, however needs them to concentrate on tonight’s recreation with Genoa.
It kicks off on the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT, 20.45 CET).
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The Partenopei might already depend on a three-point lead on the high of the desk going into this weekend, and have the added benefit of already realizing earlier than setting foot on the pitch this night.
Napoli closing on Scudetto glory
NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 27: Scott McTominay celebrates with Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Amir Rrahmani after scoring his facet second objective throughout the Serie A match between Napoli and Torino at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 27, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
“We mentioned many occasions that Inter are a robust squad constructed to play in all three tournaments, which simply reveals what we’re doing now,”
“We congratulate Inter on reaching the Champions League Closing, they’re enjoying great soccer, however we knew already that we’d need to win at the moment.”
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There have been a number of stories that Napoli are in superior talks with each Manchester Metropolis midfielder De Bruyne and Lille striker David, who’re free brokers this summer season, however Manna refused to remark.
“It is just regular that we’re trying round at alternatives, however I believe it’s absurd to speak concerning the switch market now, once we are three video games away from attaining a dream. Having mentioned that, after all we’re preserving a watch out and staying alert on what might occur.”
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 02: Manchester Metropolis captain Kevin De Bruyne makes some extent throughout the Premier League match between Manchester Metropolis FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Etihad Stadium on Could 02, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photograph by Stu Forster/Getty Pictures)
There are nonetheless some points for Napoli to deal with, as Alessandro Buongiorno and Juan Jesus are injured, with David Neres solely match for the bench, so Matias Olivera is once more used as a makeshift central defender.
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A very powerful information is that Stanislav Lobotka begins regardless of an ankle sprain.
As a result of Inter have overwhelmed Torino at the moment, it means they’re quickly joint high of the desk with Napoli, who’ve a recreation in hand.
“I at all times believed this squad might trigger issues for Inter proper to the top. Nonetheless, being three video games from the top proper on the high, I problem anybody to foretell that. What these lads and the coach have performed is unbelievable, so we have to get pleasure from each second of it,” concluded Manna.
“The environment in Naples is extraordinary, we’re properly conscious of the scenario we’re in, we need to make the individuals of Naples proud.”