AC Milan are back in crisis mode after their home defeat by Fiorentina and the last thing they want at the moment is a trip to Napoli's daunting San Paolo fortress.
However, that is exactly what awaits coach Massimiliano Allegri and his struggling team on Saturday before they travel to Belgium for a potentially decisive Champions League tie against Anderlecht on Wednesday.
Napoli have dropped only two points in their six home games in Serie A and won 4-2 at Genoa last week.
Milan, meanwhile, were beaten 3-1 by Fiorentina, a result which means they have lost half their 12 league games so far.
Former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic reminded Milan of what they were missing with four goals, including his stunning bicycle kick, for Sweden against England on Wednesday.
Ibrahimovic was among the players offloaded as Milan attempted to slash their wage bill and balance the books in the close season.
The Swede's striking partner Antonio Cassano and defensive lynchpin Thiago Silva also departed and the Brazilian, now with Ibrahimovic at Paris St Germain, said he was shocked by Milan's poor start.
"It's difficult to judge from a distance but I have never seen a Milan like this," Silva...
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