Beppe Iachini realises Napoli “are at their peak,” so Palermo need a perfect performance to stop them.
It kicks off at 19.45 GMT on Wednesday, click here for a match preview.
“We are facing a side at their peak and who are playing excellent football,” said the Rosanero Coach in a Press conference.
Beppe Iachini realises Napoli “are at their peak,” so Palermo need a perfect performance to stop them.
It kicks off at 19.45 GMT on Wednesday, click here for a match preview.
“We are facing a side at their peak and who are playing excellent football,” said the Rosanero Coach in a Press conference.
“Maurizio Sarri has really put his mark on the team and great players are following his directives. They have talented individuals, so we will certainly need the perfect performance with quality and organisation.
“Sarri’s success shows that at big clubs just having star names is not enough, you need to do the work on the training ground. I compliment the Coach on his campaign.
“I hope Palermo can do well and we need to score goals, because you can’t shut Napoli out. With those forwards and midfield, sooner or later they are going to score. We cannot sit back or be passive in this game.
“I want to see my squad improve in terms of character and determination. I am thinking of making a few changes, but a lot depends on fitness levels in training.”
It’s the usual long-term absentees for the Rosanero, missing Francesco Bolzoni, Michel Morganella and Uros Djurdjevic.
Palermo squad for Napoli: Alastra, Colombi, Sorrentino; Andelkovic, Daprelà, El Kaoutari, Goldaniga, Gonzalez, Lazaar, Pezzella, Rispoli, Struna, Vitiello; Brugman, Chochev, Hiljemark, Jajalo, Maresca, Quaison, Rigoni; Gilardino, La Gumina, Trajkovski, Vazquez