The game represents a huge chance for Napoli, as they are six points behind the Bianconeri in the title race.

"It is not a decisive game for the title,” he told a Press conference. “After this there are 11 other matches.

“It is definitely a special game for Napoli and Naples as a city, but it will not be decisive.

“We have spent 20 years not reaching the top level of Italian football, but for the last three years we've been reaching the upper echelons – and that is already a success."