Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso insists that his team won't be intimidated when they go up against Barcelona in the Champions League knockout stages.
The Italian, who took over from Carlo Ancelotti just last week, spoke after his side were drawn against the reigning Spanish champions in the last-16 draw on Monday.
"Barcelona are a great team and a great challenge - it'll be two fascinating games," he told UEFA.
"We will face them without fear."
Gattuso is set to take charge of his first European game this season after Ancelotti guided Napoli to the knockout stages before being fired.
He will also hope to improve the fortunes of his team who currently sit in eighth place in Serie A.
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danaenotz
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My DEAR no one will accept FEAR until TEAR comes
mdfahad_12
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That's what everyone say when they face us
Lopito
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when a team face this team and their coach talk about they are not afraid always end up going home
Mahesh Sutar
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judging from the last 2 UCLs, nobody is fearing Barca. Valverde has done a lot of work๐๐๐
morgiebios
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who told u that u will still be employed at that time[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Mesballer
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Don't Worry Gattuso,With Valverde You are 1:0 Up already........๐๐
Maadklmp
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They forgot they are coming to Camp nou for the second leg[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
loneavenger
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Gatusso never feared to face any opponent as a player and i am sure he won't have fear to face Barca too...But will it be the same to Napoli players?? that's the question now...Let's see how they play against Barca