Former Napoli and Empoli midfielder Mirko Valdifiori has shared his thoughts ahead of the clash between the two teams. Speaking to Il Mattino, Valdifiori said, “On paper, this is a match that Napoli must win. They can’t afford to make mistakes, especially if they want to close the gap at the top.” He added that Empoli would be aiming to earn points for their survival, while acknowledging that Napoli is an “internationally renowned team” aware of their strengths. However, Valdifiori also noted that anything can happen in football.