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Europa League Preview: Wolfsburg - Napoli

Wolfsburg's UEFA Europa League quarterfinal first leg with Napoli represents the first of five crucial matches for Dieter Hecking's side.

Dieter Hecking is eagerly anticipating Wolfsburg's UEFA Europa League last-eight meeting with Napoli as the start of a run of hugely important fixtures for his side.

Wolfsburg host its Serie A counterparts in the first leg Thursday - the first of five matches in 14 days across three competitions for Hecking's men.

Sandwiched between the two games against Napoli, Wolfsburg take on Schalke in the Bundesliga as it looks to increase its hold on second place.

Following the conclusion of the Europa League tie, it returns to league action against fellow high fliers Borussia Monchengladbach, before a DFB-Pokal semifinal with Arminia Bielefeld.