Juventus legend Dino Zoff has admitted that Napoli “have something extra” on his former club ahead of Friday’s Serie A showdown.

Napoli go into the match at the San Paolo four points clear of Juve, and Zoff believes that can be extended to seven thanks to their ‘crazy’ improvement under Maurizio Sarri and playing at home.

“Napoli really deserve to be top,” the goalkeeping icon told Il Mattino.

Juventus legend Dino Zoff has admitted that Napoli “have something extra” on his former club ahead of Friday’s Serie A showdown.

Napoli go into the match at the San Paolo four points clear of Juve, and Zoff believes that can be extended to seven thanks to their ‘crazy’ improvement under Maurizio Sarri and playing at home.

“Napoli really deserve to be top,” the goalkeeping icon told Il Mattino.

“No-one can knock them as positions are decided by points. The biggest difference to the past is that now, the Bianconeri have to chase.

“Still, you can’t talk about safe distances, even after half of the League has been played, because I have the impression that both teams will play to win.

“Their outlook has changed. It seems to me that Napoli have declared their objective without hiding themselves. They’re targeting the Scudetto which is more than legitimate.

“The work that Sarri has carried out for the past three years is plain for all to see. The team’s growth has been crazy until now.

“Now they have the mentality to aim for first place, as well as the football. Both are more or less I'm on the same level, but I have the impression that right now, Napoli have something extra.

“Maybe it’s the enthusiasm that comes from playing such an important game at home. The match could become almost decisive if Sarri was to pick up the three points.

“Seven points aren’t a huge amount but not so few for a team like Napoli to be caught up.”

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