AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri insists Napoli do not have the superior squad.
The two teams will meet this weekend.
Allegri said: "M'Baye Niang, Ignazio Abate and Andrea Poli should all be back on Sunday, we have a few days to recover enthusiasm and fitness levels for the first big head-to-head of our season.
"I do not envy Benitez's squad at all. I am happy with the side at my disposal, I think we'll have a good season and in Serie A have plenty of time to make up for the early setbacks."
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