Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is delighted with the progress of the team.

The Azzurri thumped Udinese 3-0 on Saturday.

“We don't play Catenaccio, without referring to anyone," ADL told Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli.

“I am someone who has always worked in the world of entertainment, so having a team that plays a style of football appreciated all over Europe…

“Every now and then one can be proud and let's say our football is sensational, so we play with heads held high and great confidence. The usual critics talk of experience, but my father would've told them to shut up.

“If I had to evaluate the season today, then I'd say Napoli are doing great things. We have the same number of points as last season, despite playing in the Champions League and therefore using up a lot more energy.

“We scored 95 goals and that's without Arek Milik, who had seven at the start of the season before his injury. We've won 14 of the last 18 games and drawn three, while in the second half of the campaign we're on a par with Juventus."