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'Maradona would find it hard' - Real Sociedad coach Alguacil suggests Napoli legend wouldn't get in his team

Real Sociedad coach Imanol Aguacil has stoked the fires ahead of the Europa League clash with Napoli by insisting Diego Maradona would struggle to be selected in the La Liga's team XI.

Real are currently sitting first on the table in Spain's top flight, having scored a division-high 14 goals in seven games with new signing David Silva having a profound impact on the team.

The Spaniards welcome Napoli to Anoeta Stadium for the continental clash on Thursday, having won their first game in the competition 1-0 against Croatia's Rijeka last week.