Napoli, Hojlund rallies the team: "We need a win today to climb the table" | OneFootball

A few minutes before the kickoff of the crucial Champions League match against Qarabag, Napoli's forward, Rasmus Hojlund, gave some statements to Sky Sport, discussing the team's European ambitions and the special significance of playing at the Maradona on this day.

Napoli, Hojlund: “The numbers are good, but it's not enough. Special Champions, we honor Diego”

The Danish forward immediately highlighted the importance of today's result in terms of qualification, emphasizing the hunger for victory that drives Antonio Conte's team. “It's important for us to climb the standings in the Champions League,” Hojlund declared with determination. “We want to play in this tournament for as long as possible, and today we have a concrete chance to earn three points and improve our position in the group.”

When asked about his relationship with the top continental competition, Hojlund did not hide his enthusiasm: “I like playing in the Champions League. The numbers so far are good, but I want to continue like this: I want to keep playing in this competition and scoring goals, my job is to help the team achieve its goals.”

The most touching words came when he was asked for a thought on Diego Armando Maradona, on the anniversary of the Pibe de Oro's passing. “Obviously, it's special to play in this stadium, even more so today, as it's been five years since he passed away. It's a special day for the city and all Napoli fans, and we hope to make it even more special by bringing home the victory.”

Andrea Alati

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.