Napoli director Giovanni Manna feedback on the Antonio Conte warnings and large modifications for tonight’s conflict with Milan. ‘Our squad is able to qualifying for the Champions League.’
It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
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That is the primary huge take a look at for the reigning Champions of Italy, who’ve a 100 per cent Serie A document this season, dropping to Manchester Metropolis in Europe when all the way down to 10 males.
Napoli balancing ambition with humility
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of Napoli, seems on previous to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Part MD1 match between Manchester Metropolis and SSC Napoli at Metropolis of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photograph by Dan Istitene/Getty Photos)
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moderately than those that are able to win. Does the membership share that view?
“Sure, we all the time stated that we wanted extra power in depth, and over the past two years we’ve got introduced in quite a lot of new gamers,”
“Napoli’s progress course of requires endurance, and we’re assured. We mustn’t be unfavorable if issues go badly in just a few video games, it’s a part of the journey, and we’re right here to help them.”
They’re decimated by accidents, making the journey with out Romelu Lukaku, Leonardo Spinazzola, Mathias Olivera, Alessandro Buongiorno and Amir Rrahmani.
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The response is to offer each Luca Marianucci and Miguel Gutierrez their first minutes within the Napoli shirt, throwing each into the beginning XI after transfers from Empoli and Girona respectively.
MONZA, ITALY – MAY 18: Luca Marianucci of Empoli in the course of the Serie A match between Monza and Empoli at U-Energy Stadium on Could 18, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photograph by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Photos)
Napoli are the reigning Champions of Italy, so are they to be thought of the favourites to win the Scudetto once more?
“We earned the Scudetto on the sector and wish to defend it with that very same willpower, day-to-day,” famous Manna.
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“We’re conscious that we’ve acquired a squad able to qualifying for the Champions League locations. As soon as we get into the Champions League, there are rivals of a better degree.
“In Italy, Milan are confirming they’re a robust squad, additionally because of the work of their coach, however we are going to attempt to defend the Scudetto.”
That is additionally a reunion for Manna, who had labored with Milan coach Max Allegri when each of them have been at Juventus.
“We had a chat earlier together with Conte. We’re shut, Allegri is a good particular person and I want him all the perfect going ahead, however clearly additionally hope he finishes behind us within the desk!”