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Gattuso says Napoli “have to climb Everest” against Barcelona

Gennaro Gattuso spoke to the press ahead of Napoli’s Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Barcelona, and the Italian manager knows just how big the challenge is.

Barça haven’t lost an European match at Camp Nou in seven years, and despite not having their best season in La Liga the Blaugrana are still favorites to advance, and Gattuso spoke highly of Barça’s quality as well as players like Riqui Puig and other young talents at the club.

Gattuso also updated the status of captain Lorenzo Insigne, who was named in the squad but remains a major injury doubt.