'Napoli are not amateurs': Walter Mazzarri issues warning to Manchester City: UCL news
Napoli manager, Walter Mazzarri, has warned Manchester City that his team are not ‘amateurs’ and they can hurt them with their unique style.
Napoli will take on the Blues in their return to the UEFA Champions League after 21-years. The game will take place at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester on Wednesday, September 14, 2011.
The manager revealed that it is a very important game and there are still some emotions ahead of the build-up. Mazzarri is still undecided about the starting eleven and the formation he will line-up for the game, as he is still
being faced with several dilemmas.
Several of the Azzurri players will make their debuts in the Champions League but this fact does not put the manager off and he believes that the boys will overcome the nerves. The tactician believes that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003 plays in one of
the best leagues in the world and it will not make a huge difference to their style of play.
Talking to the reporters Mazzarri said, “This isn’t the first important game we have faced and we’ve learned to deal with emotion. I still have a few doubts on the line-up based on fitness, form and the tactics adopted by our opponents.”
“It’s true most of our players have never been in the Champions League, but we’ve played in the Europa League and Serie A. We’re not amateurs diving into this without preparation. The nerves will dissipate after two minutes of
football.”
Mazzarri acknowledges the strength of the Manchester City squad but has belief in his players and is hopeful that they can put on a strong performance. The former Sampdoria manager believes that he has got some world class players
at his disposal and their unique style of play could hurt the opposition.
The 49-year-old has urged the players to concentrate on the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 on hand and must not think about A.C Milan game as yet. Napoli will host the Italian Champions in a league game just four days after their trip to Manchester.
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