In today's Top 8 clash, I'm deeply impressed that this matchup is particularly unpredictable, as Napoli and AC Milan went head-to-head in the first round.
AC Milan narrowly won the first leg 1-0, in other words, they have already beaten Napoli twice during April, which certainly gives them a psychological advantage.
But Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti has revealed that the team's top scorer, Osenhan, will be expected to return for the second leg despite missing the first leg due to injury. I think Osenhan's speed, power, running and, crucially, shooting skills are vital to the team, and I firmly believe he has the ability to turn things around in this game.
Napoli's attack was focused on the left side of the pitch, with Kiwalaskylia and Schilenski impressing with their excellent performances in the first leg, often providing assists for Ossenhan, so AC Milan's right-sided players will have to be at full strength.
Before the first leg, I mentioned that AC Milan's Raffaello and Bacondeias were a threat, and they were. The speed of Rafael Rio's attack is amazing, while Bacondeas' turn in the midfield is an amazing move that shows his value. Napoli is likely to press forward in the next round, and once AC Milan get the ball, they will have to pass it quickly to Rafael Rio and Bacondeias to launch a quick counterattack.
However, given the comeback of Osenhan and the full support of the home fans, I firmly believe that the hosts are expected to buck the trend and advance to the quarterfinals.
