AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli acknowledged Napoli’s strength in preparing to face the Serie A champions, even without star striker Victor Osimhen, Soccernet.ng reported.
The Rossoneri will face Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Sunday, but Osimhen will be absent after sustaining a hamstring injury during international duty with the Super Eagles.
Ahead of the long-awaited match, the Italian coach admitted that Rudi Garcia is under pressure at the moment, but stressed that the French coach is a good coach.
Pioli further emphasized that Napoli are still a strong opponent despite not having the Super Eagles’ talisman.
“I said I shouldn’t think about yesterday, but it takes me back years…Garcia is a great coach. As is often the case with new coaches, he… has had some difficulties but is now on the right track. We will miss Osimhen, but it is also true that we had a great run without him last season and only lost. He is a top coach. “, Pioli commented.
Osimhen has continued to perform well, scoring six goals in eight games in all competitions for Napoli. Despite his absence, Napoli remains a major challenge for his AC Milan as they prepare for the next showdown.
