Spalletti: It’s impossible for Juventus to hide from the role of favourites

is seven points clear at the top of the table ahead of Friday’s game against

at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

In his press conference, Napoli’s manager

responded to Massimiliano Allegri’s suggestion that Napoli has more to lose than Juventus.

"I understand that for Allegri it is convenient to play as supporting actor,"

Spalletti said at his pre-match press conference.

"But for a Juve side that is always stuffed with champions it is impossible to hide from the role of favourites.

"Certain investments pay off only by playing for the Scudetto and winning the Champions League. It's useless putting on a hat or a fake beard. Fourth place doesn't satisfy Juve."

Napoli has the best attack in Serie A with 39 goals in 17 matches, while Juventus has the best defense and has only conceded seven goals all term. Allegri’s side has won their last eight league games without conceding.

Spalletti also spoke about how Juventus’ defense has been so solid this season and compared both teams' styles of play.

He said:

"Sometimes you leave a mark more with the visible than what you bring home.

"We will do what we like and what the fans like. We had [Maurizio] Sarri here before, who won nothing but people talk only about his football and his values.

"There was also [Rafael] Benitez, who won a couple of titles and was well-spoken of but didn't impress in the same way as Sarri, so you have to be careful.

"Juventus are good at dropping down in front of the penalty area. Then there's the will of the football you want to play and the skills you think your players have.

"Then you consider whether you can like it as a spectacle beyond the wins."

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