Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo admits their clash with Napoli is "important".

The two teams meet on Wednesday night.

"It will be an important match for the table," Pirlo said at a press conference. “Napoli are experiencing a positive period.

“We want to play the game and try to score points. I expect an open match and I hope it will be a great game."

Pirlo added that he's confident the team is behind him.

“I'm always in contact with them," he contined. “I like to talk before and after training, I feel great confidence.

“The players follow me, they want revenge and they are the first to be sad about the situation."