Ancelotti believes Liverpool are one of the strongest teams in Europe

Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that his side will be better prepared to face Liverpool tonight than they were in the summer, when Liverpool ran out 5-0 winners at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

The two sides met in a pre-season friendly, during which James Milner, Georginio Wijnaldum, Mohamed Salah, Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno all got on the scoresheet.

Tonight’s Group C Champions League clash will be Carlo Ancelotti’s ninth time facing Liverpool, with the Italian well-aware of Liverpool’s attacking potential.

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DUBLIN, IRELAND – AUGUST 04: Alisson Becker of Liverpool during the international friendly game between Liverpool and Napoli at Aviva Stadium on August 4, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

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“The Dublin match is an experience, it has taught us many things, for example how not to play against Liverpool,” said Ancelotti.

“It was a friendly, we did not want to focus on the opponent. The test will be very difficult, we will not have much time to think about what to do on the pitch, but we have a lot of confidence and we will do it.

“Liverpool have improved a lot, they managed to reach the final last year and they have started the season very well.

“I think they have become one of the strongest teams in Europe. They have a great physical condition, play with intensity and overcome the challenges of the Champions League.”

Lorenzo Insigne, who has scored five times this season for Napoli, identified Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino as the primary threat in tonight’s tie.

“Firmino is the most decisive player because he comes to play between the lines and opens the spaces,” said Insigne. “I hope to put them in trouble and be able to make chances.”

Liverpool and Napoli play tonight at 8pm.

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