Napoli coach Carl Ancelotti expects an exciting 2019.

Ancelotti is delighted to be back in Italian football.

He said, “Here I'm seeing more participation, the stadiums are full and VAR has helped, even if it needs improving, plus there haven't been any big controversies.

“If we managed to get to the Europa League last 16 with Inter and Lazio then we could start talking about the recovery of Italian football.

“As for discrimination, I see the position taken by the FIGC President and it's yielded some results.

“We have competition for places in attack. Insigne, Mertens and Milik have all had good spells and the latter two have no problems playing together.

“Until now I've preferred to make the most of whoever's in best form. Verdi? He's available and he'll be among those called up.

“In any case, let's hope it will be a 2019 with fireworks."