Maurizio Sarri has 'no envy' for Juventus and promises 'they'll have an impossible match against Napoli'.

The 2016/17 championship appears to have been killed off in its crib after the Bianconeri signed the biggest stars from their most direct rivals, Roma's Miralem Pjanic and the Partenopei's Gonzalo Higuain.

Even so, Sarri would not content himself with reaching second place.

Maurizio Sarri has 'no envy' for Juventus and promises 'they'll have an impossible match against Napoli'.

The 2016/17 championship appears to have been killed off in its crib after the Bianconeri signed the biggest stars from their most direct rivals, Roma's Miralem Pjanic and the Partenopei's Gonzalo Higuain.

Even so, Sarri would not content himself with reaching second place.

“I wouldn't sign for it, not for a second,” he told Il Corriere dello Sport. “Last year keeping up with Juve's rhythm was almost impossible, so we have no regrets. But we're starting from scratch now and I won't sign for anything.

“Those who start from behind in the championship know that they must not sell false dreams, but they do have to believe in themselves. Even the favourites can make mistakes.

“There are going to be 38 games and I can promise you that Juventus will have an extremely difficult, almost impossible one, on April 2 at the Stadio San Paolo."

Sarri was also asked whether he felt any envy towards the Old Lady's Coach Max Allegri.

“It's hardly a noble sentiment, and it doesn't belong to me. I'm happy to be here and I'm happy about the path I walked to get here.

“I do the job I like with the team that I always supported. I'm the one who is in an enviable condition. And white and black don't really look good on me.”

Napoli will, in any case, have something to look forward to as they have qualified for Champions League football.

“It already seems hard to believe that we're in it. I suspect that I'll waver a little when I hear the jingo. But then I'll think of the match, obviously.”

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