Napoli goalkeeper Gabriel looks forward to the game against Milan, the team that currently owns him.
The Brazilian, who joined the Vesuviani on loan, could replace Pepe Reina due to the latter's fitness trouble.
Speaking to Tuttonapoli.net, he highlighted how proud he was of his team's 2-0 win against Legia Warsaw.
“We were able to play well in a passionate stadium and in a difficult environment,” he said.
Napoli goalkeeper Gabriel looks forward to the game against Milan, the team that currently owns him.
The Brazilian, who joined the Vesuviani on loan, could replace Pepe Reina due to the latter's fitness trouble.
Speaking to Tuttonapoli.net, he highlighted how proud he was of his team's 2-0 win against Legia Warsaw.
“We were able to play well in a passionate stadium and in a difficult environment,” he said.
“The main thing was to conquer the three points and the qualification as early as possible.
“We'll decide with the Coach whether I should start at San Siro, I just want to work and keep my feet on the ground.
“I know who Reina is and I'm aware of his importance. But I'll try and keep myself ready.
“The formation? I don't think that's what makes the difference, rather the way the team approaches a game. Now we're able to express on the pitch what we do in training.
“Sarri? He's a great Coach, his ideas are different than what I've lived in football so far but they make for a pleasant surprise. He really is excellent.
“Against Milan the most important thing will be for us to play our own game, regardless of our negative record playing away.”
The 23-year-old was then asked why the Partenopei seem to struggle against smaller teams.
“It's not about small or big teams. Football is not mathematics, every game is its own story.
“[Young Milan goalkeeper Antonio] Donnarumma? He's a great friend and a wonderful person, I wish him the best.
“As for Milan, it's a club that I dreamt of as a child, and I have only excellent memories of that experience.”
Gabriel took the place of Rafael Cabral as Napoli's second goalkeeper, but he doesn't see it as a competition.
“It's not about someone taking anybody's place. I work giving it my all, then the decisions will be taken by the club.
“Should Napoli ask me to stay, I'll take a decision with great calm. I feel great here, but it's early to think about these things.”