Paolo Cannavaro has paid tribute to Napoli fans as he prepares to face brother Fabio's Juventus.

There was a chance that Fabio would join Paolo in Naples last year.

Paolo said: "We have such passionate fans who follow us everywhere and push us on with great enthusiasm.

"The Neapolitans have perfectly understood the spirit of this team, which has a precise soul and shape. This is what allows us to win over the people, aside from results."

Now that the Bianconeri have slipped down to sixth place, Napoli see this match as a play-off.

"I have always said our objective is Europa League qualification and we believe that we can do it.

"Of course there is a great deal of competition, but we're right up there and will give our best to the very end."