Maurizio Sarri confirmed his starting trident attack for Napoli against Club Brugge, but “it’s sad to play behind closed doors.”
The Europa League fixture kicks off on Thursday at 20.05 GMT and is without a crowd due to security fears in Belgium.
“There aren’t many words you can use to describe a game behind closed doors. It’s sad,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
Maurizio Sarri confirmed his starting trident attack for Napoli against Club Brugge, but “it’s sad to play behind closed doors.”
The Europa League fixture kicks off on Thursday at 20.05 GMT and is without a crowd due to security fears in Belgium.
“There aren’t many words you can use to describe a game behind closed doors. It’s sad,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
“We’ll be playing in a stadium without fans and that means it’ll be a measure of our mentality. We must have the same determination as always, as it’s important to give a sense of consistency to results.
“Doing well tomorrow would also help us prepare to give our best over the next few games. It’s a match I care about a great deal.
“Being already qualified and playing behind closed doors is a big test of our mentality. That is why I want an excellent performance.”
Gonzalo Higuain, Pepe Reina, Raul Albiol, Dries Mertens and Manolo Gabbiadini were left at home.
“Jose Callejon, Omar El Kaddouri and Lorenzo Insigne will play in attack. They will alternate the centre-forward role throughout the game.”