Neres fired up the pre-match discussion: "I left Benfica for Napoli. I wanted Serie A."

Neres fires up the eve of the match: "I left Benfica for Napoli, I wanted Serie A!"
LISBON (PORTUGAL) – He returns to Da Luz as an opponent, but wearing the Napoli jersey and with a strong desire to win. David Neres, the Brazilian striker who left Benfica for Serie A, has sparked excitement on the eve of tomorrow's crucial Champions League match between the Portuguese side and the Azzurri.

The winger, one of the Italian champions' most in-form players and one Coach Conte is banking heavily on, didn't mince words when explaining his decision to move. "I received an offer from a great team, in a strong league where I'd wanted to play for a long time," Neres said at a press conference. The coaching situation also made his departure easier: "The coach who was there at the time didn't count on me much. And that made the move easier."

Despite his strong ties to the past and the anticipation of the home crowd, Neres is focused solely on the Neapolitan objective: "Benfica are very strong, but we came here for the three points, we want to win," he reiterated, aware of the difficulty of the task at the Da Luz, a "splendid stadium" where "the impact of the fans is felt."

The Italian then emphasized how the new playing system and his continued involvement in Naples have contributed to his improvement, allowing him to "express myself to the fullest." Speaking to Sky Sport before the press conference, the Brazilian reiterated his priority: "It's very important for us to try and get the three points... It's not important that I score, just that the team wins."

For Napoli, former star player Neres will be the extra weapon they need to "play a great match" and maintain "calm" in a tough group.