Napoli coach Walter Mazzarri is confident his players can handle their battle for a top four finish.

Next weekend, Napoli will host Genoa before they tackle a trip to Udinese and a home game against Inter Milan.

Over the next six weeks, they will learn if they are true contenders for a place in the Champions League next season, but Mazzarri denies he is feeling increased pressure.

"There is no risk of us getting scared of heights," he said.

"We know full well what challenges lie ahead in a league like this and it is going to be hard confirming ourselves, but if we are up there, then we must have done something good.

"Furthermore, it is not as if we have to reach a certain objective at all costs.

"The compliments we have received have motivated us and we are grateful.

"But I don't see anybody dropping their guard or getting big-headed."