AC Milan defender Simon Kjaer says their clash with Napoli is why he plays football.

Milan go to Napoli this week defending a 1-0 first-leg lead in their Champions League quarterfinal.

“We are very happy to be here, we deserved this chance and last time we were in this stadium, it went well, so we hope to repeat it," said the Dane in his press conference.

“We will meet Osimhen, just as we do other strikers. It is never just the work for one defender, it is teamwork and the utmost respect.

“You never know when this opportunity will come around again. These are evenings that stay with you for the rest of your life, whether good or bad. This is why we play football.

“The other night at San Siro was one of the best experiences of my career with our fans. It will be different tomorrow, but it gives you a sensation that you cannot find anywhere else."

He added: “It has been one of my childhood dreams to play for Milan. The journey we had with this squad and coach was a dream and I honestly did not expect it to be so fast. I think one of the things that made the difference was the coach, who every day pushed us to keep going forward and focusing on the next target, what we can achieve.

“I will admit, none of us thought we'd be here just three years later."