Di Lorenzo: ‘Unknown quantity after lockdown’

Giovanni Di Lorenzo acknowledges Napoli and Inter will be dealing with ‘an unknown quantity’ after three months of lockdown in tonight’s Coppa Italia semi-final.

It kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT), follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG.

This will be played behind closed doors at the Stadio San Paolo, in theory wiping out the home advantage for Napoli.

Giovanni Di Lorenzo acknowledges Napoli and Inter will be dealing with ‘an unknown quantity’ after three months of lockdown in tonight’s Coppa Italia semi-final.

It kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT), follow the build-up and action as it happens on the LIVEBLOG.

This will be played behind closed doors at the Stadio San Paolo, in theory wiping out the home advantage for Napoli.

“The fans are a crucial part of the sport, so of course we’ll miss them, but we are prepared and have to continue in these circumstances,” Di Lorenzo told Rai Sport.

Napoli won the first leg 1-0 at San Siro, so have the upper hand and hope to face Juventus in the Final on Wednesday June 17.

“It’s going to be our first game in three months, so it’ll be an unknown quantity for all concerned. We just have to give our all and try to bring home the result.

“Just being on the pitch is an important sign to the country that we are returning to normality and we hope the fans can be entertained this evening.”