Ahead of matchday four of the Champions League, Napoli forward Matteo Politano addressed the media, reflecting on the team’s preparations for their upcoming clash with Eintracht Frankfurt. “We’ve had little time to prepare for the match, but we’re ready. We have another training session today, and we’ll give it our all in this very important match,” Politano expressed, instilling confidence as the team gears up for this critical encounter.
The forward pointed to Napoli’s previous performance in the Netherlands as a cautionary tale, emphasizing the need to learn from past mistakes. “It was a bad defeat, but we must learn from that game and realize how complicated the Champions League is. It’s important that we meet this challenge head-on,” he stated.
Politano acknowledged the challenges posed by the demands of European competitions, saying, “There’s more intensity and a faster pace in European competitions, but our issue has been that we didn’t always have the full squad available. Competing every three days means we’ve had to manage players who have missed matches due to injuries.”
However, he noted that important players are now recovering, which bodes well for the team’s strategy moving forward. “We’ll have to make the most of all our assets on the pitch tomorrow because winning would be very important for us,” he added.
Looking ahead to their opponent, Politano reiterated the need for a solid game plan against Eintracht. “They are a team who faces you head-on, and they’ll try to press us. It will be crucial that we approach the match well and manage every situation to secure all three points.”
With the team regaining strength and experience, Napoli is poised to make a statement in their Champions League campaign, aiming for a vital victory that could bolster their chances in the tournament.