“Tonight the 22-point gap in the league doesn't matter, today is the Champions League, that's another thing . ” So said Marek Jankulovski , former Milan and Napoli player for both teams , guest of 'Palla al Centro' on Rai Radio 1 Sport , about tonight's Italian Champions League derby .
Jankulovski: “The 0-4 championship defeat has already been erased”
How much will the Rossoneri's 4-0 defeat in the league affect them ? "It might weigh a little, but that evening has already been written off by both the Napoli and Milan players.
Today we start from zero to zero, it will be a different race" , explained the Czech.
“Napoli will be more careful, for Milan instead it will be much more difficult: the great enthusiasm and the awareness of being able to beat anyone can be counterproductive. The teams know each other very well, a quality play or an invention can make the difference.
Today the mental aspect will be more important."
Jankulovski: “Napoli is not in decline, but Osimhen will be missed”
Napoli physically declining ? "I don't think so: after the international break, it always takes a while to get back into top form, and I also know how Coach Spalletti works—very intensely and hard. Physically, they're doing well, they're at their best ," he added.
On Napoli 's offensive defections , he commented: “ Osimhen 's absence will certainly weigh heavily. Even if it is said that one player doesn't make the team, what Osimhen has done this year is incredible, he makes the difference.
I'm curious to see what Spalletti will come up with tonight."
Finally, a comment on Lobotka : “He's doing very well, he runs a lot, wins a lot of balls, and even sets you up with a few assists: he's a truly important player, his growth has surprised me a lot, it's not easy to establish yourself in a team like Napoli. I'm really happy for him.”
