“We can win the Champions League, but let's think about tomorrow first”.He thus charges the Rossoneri environment Theo Hernandez, defender of Milan, who spoke at a press conference on the eve of the first leg of the quarter-finals of Champions League against Napoli.
Theo Hernandez: “We can win the Champions League”
“The whole world knows that Italian football is very beautiful and very important - he added -. Me and Giroud we always motivate all the players, we are important for this Milan and we have to take to the field at our best to win this match".
What is missing from Lion to be like Mbappé? “They are two very strong players, Rafa still has to improve some aspects and that's what the coach has to do.
But they are both strong”, he replied.If the ride in Europe he erased the disappointment for the World. “All players want to win, after losing the final I felt bad but now I'm getting back to who I am.
The Champions League is the most important thing, starting from tomorrow's match", It reaffirmed.
Theo Hernandez: “With or without Osimhen, nothing changes”
"By Lorenzo?We are different, we cannot be compared.
He has his strong points, I have mine”, said the AC Milan winger. “We have played many good games, but tomorrow's is very important. It will be a different game from the one in the league, we expect a strong Napoli but we have prepared very well”.
“Being the vice-captain It's a great honor, I'm happy here because everyone helped me.
Il Golden Ball?You never know, but yes I would like to”, added the French full-back.
“With or without osimhen nothing changes, Napoli has great players and whoever is there tomorrow will do well", Theo said again. “Il future?
You never know, I want to stay here as long as possible but now I'm only thinking about tomorrow's match", he further declared.
Napoli bid farewell to the Champions League amid bitter applause from Maradona. On the final day of the league phase, the Azzurri lost 3-2 to Chelsea, missing out on the playoffs, at the end of a thrilling match filled with upsets and regrets.
The English side broke the deadlock in the 19th minute, when Enzo Fernandez converted the penalty awarded for a handball by Juan Jesus. The start was shocking, but the Neapolitan team's reaction was immediate and furious. In the 33rd minute, Vergara created a goal worthy of a cinematic classic: tight control in the box, a mistimed pass, and a precise diagonal shot that leveled the scoreline. Maradona ignited, and Napoli rode the wave of emotion, completing the lead just before halftime with Hojlund, who quickly slotted in Olivera's low cross from the left.
It's going to be a night of heavy European football at the Maradona. On Wednesday at 9:00 PM, Napoli faces Chelsea in the final round of the Champions League League Phase, and UEFA has entrusted the match to the experience of Frenchman Clement Turpin, one of the most experienced referees in the international arena. This decision speaks to the importance of the match and the tension that will accompany a crucial ninety minutes for the Azzurri's European campaign.
Turpin's previous encounters with Napoli reveal a mixed record. The Azzurri have enjoyed success in victories against Aik and away to Salzburg, but they've also suffered heavy defeats, such as the home defeat against Real Madrid and the defeat in Moscow against Spartak. A relationship marked by ups and downs, which adds a further layer of curiosity to a match already fraught with technical and environmental significance.
The draw in Copenhagen leaves more regrets than satisfaction, and Giovanni Di Lorenzo isn't looking for excuses. The Napoli captain lucidly analyzes the 1-1 draw against the Danes, who were down to ten men from the 35th minute, pointing to the second half as the real turning point of the match.
"We did the hardest thing, which was to get the lead. Then in the second half, we miscalculated our approach, coming back as if the score were 5-0 and not 1-0. You can't afford that in the Champions League, and at the first mistake, your opponents will put you in trouble.", Di Lorenzo told the microphones after the match, explaining how superficial management put Copenhagen back in the running.
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