Christian Maggio assured Napoli “will try to trouble Juventus” for the Scudetto, but first focuses on Benfica in the Champions League.

The Partenopei remain in second place after beating Chievo 2-0 last night, while the Bianconeri squeezed a 1-0 victory away to Palermo.

Christian Maggio assured Napoli “will try to trouble Juventus” for the Scudetto, but first focuses on Benfica in the Champions League.

The Partenopei remain in second place after beating Chievo 2-0 last night, while the Bianconeri squeezed a 1-0 victory away to Palermo.

“We knew it would not be easy, so we did well to score two goals early and control the situation,” Maggio told Sky Sport Italia and Mediaset Premium.

“We were able to cause Juve problems in the past and will try to trouble them again this season. The important thing is to stay up there and hope Juve sooner or later stumble.

“On paper they are the favourites, but we will try to irritate them as much as we can.”

Maggio was given a rare start at right-back and revealed he is getting used to his new status.

“It wasn’t easy on a psychological level for me last season, as I was accustomed to playing regularly and to find myself on the bench was hard to deal with.

“I started this season with a different mentality. It doesn’t matter how often I play, but rather to ensure I am ready to give my contribution to the team when the Coach picks me.

“Tactically we have changed as well, as with Jose Callejon and Piotr Zielinski’s runs, it opens up more spaces for the full-backs. We always study our opponents and practice the movements during the week in training.”

Napoli have a day off today to spend with their families, then start preparing for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Benfica, having won 2-1 at Dynamo Kiev in the opener.

“We started the tournament in the best possible way and now another battle awaits us with our fans to give us an extra push,” added Maggio.

“Benfica are a fine squad, are top of their domestic League and we hope to pick up another victory.”

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