Carlo Ancelotti believes Napoli will face “the best team in Europe” tomorrow but warns Liverpool that his side are better than they were last season.
Napoli beat Liverpool 1-0 in the same fixture last season, but the Reds went on to knock them out of the Champions League group stage and win the trophy.
“Liverpool have grown because last season gave them so much awareness,” Ancelotti said at a Press conference.
“On the other hand, we’ve also grown because we’ve added more quality to their squad.
“It’ll be a hard-fought match as we’ll be facing the best team in Europe. We hope to get the same result as last season.
“As for formation, we mustn’t distort our identity and idea. We must take inspiration from the good things we’ve done and the problems we’ve been faced with.
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“They’re certainly among the best because of their experience, quality and character.