At least we didn't meet the strongest Barcelona and Manchester United.

Roma La Repubblica reminded Naples that Arsenal is not as weak as imagined, and Wenger's team has also performed very competitively in the Champions League this season.

But this somewhat conceals the embarrassment of Roma being eliminated.

In London, England, as soon as the draw results came out, Wenger accepted an interview with media reporters.

The Gunners godfather said that Naples is a very competitive team, and Arsenal has rich experience in the Champions League knockout rounds. "I think both sides have equal chances of winning and advancing."

Regarding the schedule of first home and then away, Wenger said it was completely acceptable.

"We need to work hard to gain an advantage at home in the first round, so that we can have more initiative in the second round."

Wenger also evaluated Napoli's head coach Gao Shen, whom he believed to be the most exciting among the new generation of head coaches.

"I have played against him and I know that his performance in cup matches is always surprising."

Wenger said that precisely because of Gao Shen and Naples, Arsenal needs to be more cautious and step by step.

But Arsenal CEO Yinwan Gazidis, who is far away at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, obviously doesn't see it that way.

After drawing Naples, the Arsenal executive was so happy that he couldn't help but say: "We want to be better than Naples. I am very satisfied with this draw!"

Later, Gazidis went out of his way to explain.

He believed that the match against Roma in the top 16 was too tense. The Red Wolves put considerable pressure on Arsenal, but Arsenal's young people withstood the pressure and defeated Roma in a very difficult environment. This proves that

The overall strength of Arsenal and the quality of its players.

"This is a good draw, no doubt about it!"

"What we need to do now is to focus on preparations, learn from the experience of the top 16 knockout rounds, and strive to get a ticket to the semifinals at home in the first round."

Compared to Gazidis' high profile, Naples general manager Marino appears to be much more low-key.

There is no way, the team is a newly emerging team, and the finances are not tight. Being able to reach the knockout round is already a blessing. Now it has advanced to the quarterfinals. Everyone in Naples is quite satisfied.

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How could Marino dare to hope for more?

Even De Laurentiis, who lives in Naples, Italy, just said, "The Champions League is a huge stage. Every team has its value. Arsenal is a huge challenge, but we will do our best to advance to the next round."

One round.”

Obviously, in the Champions League, the always high-profile and outspoken De Lao has tempered his character.

On the contrary, in Fort Volturno, Gao Shen was also interviewed by the media from Italy. He said in a very high-profile manner, "This is a good team. I like to meet Arsenal and beat the Gunners. I have experience."

"In 2006, when I first coached Real Madrid, our first Champions League game was against Arsenal. We reversed Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium and advanced to the quarterfinals."

"Want to beat Arsenal? No problem!"
Chapter completed!