Arrigo Sacchi is impressed by Napoli‘s playing style and compares the Partenopei to his Milan side and Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona.
Luciano Spalletti’s men visit Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night. They are arguably the best team in Serie A at the moment, being the only unbeaten team in the country and the table leaders with a five-point lead over second-placed Atalanta.
“This Napoli side is spectacular, they are a step away from legend, following the top teams of the past such as Michel’s Ajax, Guardiola’s Barcelona and my invincible Milan,” Sacchi told Il Mattino.
“They have style, pride, sense of belonging and a coach who has put his ideas at the core of the project. In a country where we only look for profit, Spalletti gambles on merit and strategy.”
The Partenopei boss was also praised by Jurgen Klopp during his pre-match press conference today.
The German tactician said Napoli could even reach the Champions League Final if they keep playing as they are doing now.
Napoli won the last 13 games across all competitions, sealing five wins in five Champions League games.
They have the best attack in Serie A and in the Champions League.
“It’s a lesson for everyone, ideas are worth more than money,” noted Sacchi.
“What De Laurentiis did this summer is extraordinary, he signed players who were almost unknown and included them in a project with a vision, which is something many clubs lack.”
A win or a draw at Anfield will allow Napoli to win Group A, but a defeat can also be instrumental to passing the group as winners as long as they don’t lose by three goals or more.
Sacchi is dreaming. Napoli have not won anything yet!
invincible?…..i had no idea milan won the league in 1990