Napoli look for ‘critical’ win against Marseille

Napoli coach Rafael Benitez has brushed off Marseille’s apparent struggles and says it will be ‘critical’ to beat the French side if his team is to qualify for the Champions League knockout phase. Napoli host Elie Baup’s men on Wednesday, a fortnight after claiming a precious 2-1 victory in France to pull level with Group F leaders Arsenal and second-placed Borussia Dortmund on six points. With Marseille still to pick up any points after three games, their bid for a place in the last 16 is virtually over. For Napoli there is everything to play for, but with a trip to Dortmund up next and the Italians ending their group campaign by welcoming Arsenal to the San Paolo. ‘It’s going to be a very important game for us,’ Benitez told Eurogoals.