Benítez : " I always trust in our chances to win "
Rafa Benítez , SSC Napoles coach , has made
a pre - match analysis ahead of the game
against Paris Saint Germaine FC tomorrow
at the 'San Paolo' . He is confident and
considers this game another step towards
preparing for the Champions League play -
off round. In relation to this, and in
summary, the ' azzurro' coach has
highlighted that this " game against PSG will
be a good test prior to the game against
Athletic Bilbao " .
Rafa , the game against PSG will be another
international game like the one against
Barcelona ... .
" They are one of the strongest teams in
Europe . Last year they did a great job not
only in 'Ligue 1 ' but also in Champions
League, and each season they strengthen
the team with top flight footballers like
Ibrahimovic , Verrati or David Luiz . The latter
is a player I know really well , he is one of
the best centre backs in the world and he
can also play midfield . We face this
challenge with a lot of respect for our rivals
but with perfect confidence in our means to
achieve a victory " .
The support of the fans will be decisive .. .
" Of course it will be a key factor . Tomorrow
the ' San Paolo ' will be full of fans , you can
already notice the atmosphere in Naples . It
is important that they cheer the team and
that they remain close so that we can feel
their support as if they were a twelfth player
on the pitch . "
What do you expect from your team in
tomorrow' s game?
" It will be the last test before the
Champions League play - off round against
Athletico Bilbao . Yesterday in Germany the
Basque team showed without a doubt that
are in good form . We know their players
well , their technical team and the great level
which they play , but we are also convinced
of our strength and I also don 't think it will
be easy for them "
Napoli comes from a splendid victory
against Barcelona in Geneva . .. .
" The game that we played last Wednesday
showed many positive signs, the team has
demonstrated that it is growing , both in
physical and tactical aspects . We are
working well , even those who have arrived
late are training with high intensity . We
have got two beautiful and prestigious
games coming up against PSG and Atheltico
Bilbao . We are confident in our possibilities
and tomorrow I hope to see some progress
prior to the Champions League play -off
round" .
Source: rafabenitez.com