Napoli captain Marek Hamsik admits Juventus represent “a derby for me”, and warns “defence wins championships”.

The Partenopei welcome last year’s champions to the San Paolo on Friday night, and the Slovakian international admits playing the Bianconeri has an extra edge to it.

“It’ll be a great footballing night, against one of the strongest teams,” Hamsik told Sky.

“It’s a derby for me.

Napoli captain Marek Hamsik admits Juventus represent “a derby for me”, and warns “defence wins championships”.

The Partenopei welcome last year’s champions to the San Paolo on Friday night, and the Slovakian international admits playing the Bianconeri has an extra edge to it.

“It’ll be a great footballing night, against one of the strongest teams,” Hamsik told Sky.

“It’s a derby for me.

“We’re more compact at the back, we’re conceding fewer goals and that’s important: defence wins championships.

“We’re strong up-front, so if we don't concede goals we always get it done eventually. I want to congratulate Napoli for going 25 games unbeaten.”

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