Walter Mazzarri is determined to lead Napoli into the Europa League group phase.

Napoli have a 1-0 lead from the first leg against Elfsborg, but face a tricky trip to Sweden on Thursday.

Coach Mazzarri declared: "The Europa League is important to me and of course I want to get through this play-off!

"It is an important step in the growth of the players and the club, especially as there will be more prestigious games in the group phase that bring valuable funds into the coffers.

"It's not at the level of the Champions League, but it is just as important."