Napoli director Giovanni Manna has praised membership legend Diego Maradona, on the anniversary of his dying, as his aspect put together for a tough Champions League conflict with Azerbaijani aspect Qarabag.
It kicks off on the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 20.00 GMT.
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It’s the fifth anniversary of the dying of Napoli legend Diego Armando Maradona, so there can be varied tributes to him, together with flowers laid on the ft of his statue within the stadium, and followers lifting up banners on the tenth minute.
“Naturally, it is a special occasion and we’d wish to take the three factors residence for him too,” Manna informed Sky Sport Italia, with .
Napoli director Manna cautious of Qarabag menace
Qarabag have been the shock outfit of the Champions League to date and have seven factors from 4 rounds, beating Benfica and FC Copenhagen, with a 2-2 draw in opposition to Chelsea.
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“The pitch is sort of heavy, it has been raining all week, however we have to convey residence the end result, completely. We’re up in opposition to a troublesome opponent who play good soccer, have high quality upfront, and we have to have the proper method.
“We’re coming off a really optimistic efficiency, we have to proceed using that wave. Sadly, we misplaced one other vital participant yesterday, however we hold going.”
NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Charles De Ketelaere and Marten de Roon of Atalanta BC throughout the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Atalanta BC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 22, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photographs)
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Manna had warned for months that Napoli wanted persistence when making so many modifications to the aspect that gained the Scudetto final time period, and a few of these gamers are actually starting to flourish, with Noa Lang and David Neres scoring their first objectives of the season in a .
“It isn’t a justification or an alibi. While you convey 9 new folks into a gaggle, the alchemy doesn’t spark right away. Now they’ve been right here nearly six months, we’re beginning to see these outcomes of the work.”
Manna appears to be like forward to January window & Insigne rumours
With the January switch window shortly approaching, Manna was requested whether or not or not we will count on the Scudetto champions to bolster their workforce with reinforcements.
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“We spent rather a lot and introduced in lots of gamers. Sadly, we have now restricted choices proper now in midfield, we can be alert for any alternatives and see what occurs.”
TORONTO, ON – JULY 23: Lorenzo Insigne #24 of Toronto FC prepares for a nook kick throughout an MLS sport in opposition to Charlotte FC at BMO Subject on July 23, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photograph by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Photographs)
Lastly, Manna responded to hyperlinks suggesting that Napoli might be getting ready for a shock return for former winger Lorenzo Insigne. The Italian left MLS aspect Toronto FC on the finish of his contract and has been linked with a return to Italy, particularly with a transfer to his outdated membership Napoli or a reunion with former coach Maurizio Sarri at Lazio.
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“He’s a homegrown participant too! We already spoke to Lorenzo over the summer time, that’s well-known, however we have now different priorities proper now in midfield the place we’re restricted. Lorenzo is a superb participant, naturally.”