Qarabag, Jankovic challenges Napoli: “Respect, yes, but no fear” | OneFootball

On the eve of the UEFA Champions League clash where Qarabag will face Napoli led by coach Antonio Conte, Montenegrin midfielder Marko Jankovic, a familiar face in Italian football due to his past with SPAL and Crotone, spoke at the press conference. The match will take place tomorrow night at 9:00 PM, in the picturesque setting of the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Fuorigrotta. Despite the clear disparity in predictions, the former Serie A player expressed confidence and determination for the game.

Jankovic warns Napoli: “We are ready, we can get a result”

Jankovic immediately clarified the goal of the Azerbaijani team, emphasizing awareness of the opponent's strength but asserting Qarabag's identity. “We know we are playing against the Champions of Italy, we will try to play our football and earn respect. You can lose and draw, but we will always be ourselves,” the player stated.

When asked about the role of a possible “surprise team” and predictions, the midfielder did not hide: “We will try to play our game, but we know Napoli is favored, they play at home, but we have confidence and the points in the standings show that we can achieve a great result.”

Jankovic's previous experience in the Italian league was a topic touched upon in the conference, particularly regarding past encounters with the Neapolitan team. “They have always been a great team, but we will always play our game.”

The real surprise came when describing Qarabag's tactical approach for tomorrow's match. The former SPAL player promised an attitude far from defensive. “We always play our offensive football and we don't care if it's the Champion of Italy or England, we will always play our game with courage,” Jankovic reiterated.

When asked about his favorite player, the Montenegrin replied: “Kevin De Bruyne will not be there and we are lucky not to play against him,” hinting at his great admiration for the Belgian. Finally, a promise: “Despite everything, we will try to do something different, we will not defend against the Azzurri.”

Andrea Alati

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