Former defender Fabio Cannavaro, who played for both Juventus and Napoli, spoke to Betsson.Sport before Juventus face Napoli in Serie A on 1 November. The match is the second big game of round 10 in the 2026/2027 season and is set for 8.45pm at the Allianz Stadium.
Memories of both clubs
Cannavaro said: "I think it was the most exciting day of my life because I grew up in Fuorigrotta, where I was lucky enough to play both outside the old San Paolo and inside it. Not everyone gets to play in Serie A for the team they love."
Cannavaro said: "Juventus are a club that embody planning and the future; when you go there, you realise you only have to think about playing. Today, both represent football excellently. Managing one of the two? I always want to aim for the very top."
View on the coaches
Cannavaro said: "Spalletti and Alleri are two great managers who have achieved great results in recent years. They know Italian football extremely well, and they know everything that surrounds football: how to manage players, journalists and fans. Tactically, they are not tied to one system of play and know how to adapt to the players."
Defenders and injuries
Cannavaro said: "I like Buongiorno a lot because he is a true defender. He can sense danger, knows when to accelerate and knows when to be tough. The same goes for Bremer, because they are two extraordinary players. Both, however, always have a lot of injuries [...] but they are key players for Juve and Napoli."
Forwards and team situations
Cannavaro said: "Hojlund and Kolo Muani are both hard workers. Today's football is much faster, much more intense and much more athletic. Strikers of my generation were a bit more ‘killer’ in front of goal; nowadays, strikers play more of a team game and also try to work hard off the ball."
Cannavaro said: "Napoli have certainly paid the price for a few too many injuries at the start of this league campaign. Juve, who have made a few more changes compared with last year, are struggling to find consistency."
