Arkadiusz Milik is preparing Napoli for their Europa League “final” against Arsenal, but warns they “haven’t seen me at 100 per cent.”
The Poland international saw his first two seasons cut short by serious knee ligament injuries, but has remained relatively problem-free so far this term, scoring 18 goals in all competition.
“The sun is shining after a dark time,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
Arkadiusz Milik is preparing Napoli for their Europa League “final” against Arsenal, but warns they “haven’t seen me at 100 per cent.”
The Poland international saw his first two seasons cut short by serious knee ligament injuries, but has remained relatively problem-free so far this term, scoring 18 goals in all competition.
“The sun is shining after a dark time,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
“I am very happy with what we are doing this season, but above all with how I am doing. I’m playing consistently, scored many goals and am satisfied with my performances.
“Having said that, Napoli have not yet seen Milik at 100 per cent. These difficult years left some damage and I can do better. I know that I can improve so much as a player and help the team more. It’ll take a little time, but hopefully I can keep improving next term too.
“I am very happy at Napoli and I want to stay here. I can say this is my first real year at Napoli, without injuries to slow me down. I have another two years on my contract and we’ll see what happens.”
Milik was asked about supposed comments he made to the Polish media about Lorenzo Insigne becoming Napoli captain.
“I think at times Polish is translated rather badly… I never said that Lorenzo didn’t deserve the armband, as he is a great guy and deserves everything he’s got. I just said that in this squad, there are many players with the qualities required to be a captain.”
Napoli are gearing up for the Europa League quarter-finals against Arsenal next month.
“It’s not quite the tournament final, but nearly. If we want to win the trophy, then we need to take on strong opponents like Arsenal. If we knock them out, then we are a step closer to our objective.”