Former Napoli Coach Gigi De Canio has claimed that Napoli 'can pierce the Juve defence through creating movement without the ball'.

The 59-year-old is currently without a club after being let go by Udinese at the end of last season, but coached the Partenopei in the 2001-02 campaign in Serie B.

"The two teams are in totally different places," The former QPR man told Radio Crc. "Last year Juve played this match after a long time in a non-optimal state, and it is the same this year in terms of injuries and various things.

Former Napoli Coach Gigi De Canio has claimed that Napoli 'can pierce the Juve defence through creating movement without the ball'.

The 59-year-old is currently without a club after being let go by Udinese at the end of last season, but coached the Partenopei in the 2001-02 campaign in Serie B.

"The two teams are in totally different places," The former QPR man told Radio Crc. "Last year Juve played this match after a long time in a non-optimal state, and it is the same this year in terms of injuries and various things.

"It's true that Napoli in recent years have been in the top places in Serie A, competing in Europe through the Champions League, but they are still behind.

"Moreover, the squad is made up of young players and therefore not used to certain things. The habit of winning and a winning mentality is acquired over time and through putting work into the whole club, not only the team but also the fans, and the Press.

"Napoli has the chance to embarrass Juventus if the Napoli strikers don’t give them points of reference and play at speed, creating movement without the ball can pierce the Juve defence."

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