Serie A Superthread

Napoli will say they weren't trying or were missing this and that player ahead of their European match v Milan, but it's a very dangerous game they are playing. Milan would of been quitely confident of turning Napoli over in Europe, and this will give them even more belief and momentum.

I said before Milan will do them in Europe, and Milan were the worst team Napoli could of drawn. Milan hold the indian sign over them, and when the pressure was applied over the years, Milan always come out on top. The psychology will be huge in this European tie, and Milan beating them to the title last year, this result, and on top of that Milans European pedigree, it will weigh heavily in the back of Napolis mind, make no mistake about it

I repeatedly said last year Milan would win the title when in 3rd and if Napoli are to ever win it needed to run away with it like they have this year. Theres a bit of Spurs in them, apply the pressure and they can be rattled quite easily.

They've yet to be tested but have been now tipped by everyone to win it, but haven't proven much imo, and Milan have been completely written off by everyone despite showing steel last year and at times this year.

Napoli could get the run on Milan if Milan aren't on top of their game, but if Milan can hang in for the two games they'll twist the screw. Could see the nerves kick in for Napoli when they enter the San Siro on a huge European night, they think they know what they're walking into like they do every year, but they'll get a rude awakening this time in Europe.

I'd take my hat off to Napoli if they go through, but I don't think they will. Meeting fellow Italian opposition for Milan, and potentially in the next round, is a huge boost for them.

Milan are in a precarious situation, top four or winning the champions league. I'm not from there, but from following their private groups, the feeling was top 4 was a priority, European progress would come in time.

Since the draw has opened up, the feeling now seems to be, win in Europe and the top 4 will take care of itself, the rest are that inconsistent. Even if they aren't, winning in Europe will guarantee a spot in the champions league next year anyway.

The parameters have changed in the club drastically, and suddenly there's an expectancy that wasn't there before.

Win or lose, people were under the impression, Napoli would be taking the game to Milan for the two legs, Milan holding out. Make no mistake, its Milan coming for Napoli, Napoli with everything to prove.

Their beating teams 5-0 is gone out the window, if they can turn Milan in the San Siro in Europe everyone will hold their hat off to them. Can they? History suggests otherwise.

All the "shrewd" punters who tipped Napoli to win the Champions League, like others who follow serie A hadn't seen it before, fail to grasp one thing. Napoli in their strongest era, lost the title to Milan last year, one of the weakest Milan teams many would say in years. Yet Milan did them. Milan at their very worst, beat Napoli at their very best.

We'll wait and see what happens in the San Siro, I'd be of the impression that Napoli and their fans should wind their neck in, it's not a forgone conclusion

As someone who follow the league, Napoli are just a team. In Milan, they've to topple an institution. It's easier said than done, forget the form