In the second episode of the week, Jurre van Wanrooij joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s Champions League Quarter-final second leg against Milan and to preview another big match on Sunday against Juventus
Part 1 – Match Review: Napoli vs Milan Champions League Quarter-final 2nd leg (~2:06), including:
- Milan’s defensive masterclass;
Rafael Leão and Milan’s lethal counter-attack; - Giroud’s goal and Napoli’s failure to commit a tactical foul;
- Leão’s tackle on Lozano in the area and the Boban conspiracy theory;
- More injuries for Napoli;
Maignan is Milan’s most important player; and
Napoli’s inability to finish.
Part 2 – Match Preview: Juventus vs Napoli (~28:51), including:
- Juventus’ 15-point deduction is reversed;
- Juventus’ Europa League Quarter-final tie against Sporting;
- Juventus and Napoli both in poor form of late;
- Injuries and projected starting lineups; and
- Match predictions.
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