Napoli, Hojlund: January is going to be tough, but we want to show who we are.

"January was a busy month. I played a lot of minutes and the schedule was relentless. With all these injuries, it was difficult for the team and for me too, both mentally and physically." Rasmus Hojlund doesn't mince his words and thus describes Napoli's buildup to the match against Juventus to DAZN.

"I had to play every game, I can't complain, but it wasn't easy," adds the Danish striker, who also admits his disappointment over the recent European misstep. "We're disappointed we couldn't win in Copenhagen, but we still have a chance of qualifying, and we'll try until the end."

The match against Juventus, however, is a chapter in itself. "It's a really important match for us, but also for them. We have the chance to prove once again that we deserve to be at the top of the table," explains Hojlund, who acknowledges the Bianconeri's positive moment: "Juve are doing very well under their new coach, and we can't wait to show our worth."

The Dane also returns to the topic of personal growth and McTominay's words after the match against Inter. "He was right: it's not a great situation, but everyone who's there has to raise the bar, and I have to be among them," he says without hesitation. "I've never been the purest talent; ever since I was a kid, I've had to work harder than the others. That's why you never see me give up. You're never too good to stop growing."

His story also touches on his relationship with Lukaku, who is close to returning. "Since he returned from his recovery in Belgium, he's helped me a lot. We have a good relationship, and I think we could complement each other well on the pitch, even though it's normal to be sporting rivals for a place." And he has no doubts about the possibility of playing together: "I always say yes, because he's an excellent player and a great teammate."

Finally, Conte. “Sometimes he says I can become a top player, and I try to focus and learn from him. He's an incredible coach,” Hojlund concludes. “My goal is to play consistently and see Napoli at the top. Even if I don't score anymore, but we win a title, I'd still be happy.”