Liverpool were eliminated from the Champions League this week, and Jamie Carragher appears to have found a new team to back in the competition
The Reds were unable to pull off another miraculous comeback against Real Madrid and now face an uphill battle to even compete in next year’s competition.
The quarter-finals draw was announced today, and there are some intriguing matchups. There will be no Liverpool, but there will be Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich and Chelsea vs. Real Madrid.
Nonetheless, one of the most eye-catching names in the draw is Napoli of Italy. Napoli, now leading Serie A and producing in Europe, has captivated the imagination at moments this season.
Meanwhile, on Twitter, Liverpool star Jamie Carragher stated that, with Liverpool out, Napoli is now the team he’d like to see win the Champions League.
In their quarter-final, Napoli have chosen an all-Italian match. AC Milan, a team with a long history in the competition, will be their opponent.
The Naples club has thrived under Luciano Spalletti. Some players, like as Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, are in top form and are expected to make large money moves this summer.
TBR Opinion: Napoli is the neutrals’ choice for Champions League triumph.
There is little doubt that Napoli has drawn the most attention in Europe this season. The Serie A leaders have looked amazing at times, seemingly out of nowhere.
Carragher’s selections here are similar to those of many football fans who will be watching the tournament unfold. Sure, there will be supporters of the clubs that remain. But, in terms of being a neutral, Napoli is the club that people want to see succeed.
A meeting with Milan provides them a very genuine possibility of reaching the semi-finals as well. If they do make it past Milan, Spalletti and company will begin to fantasize.
TBR Opinion: Napoli is the neutrals’ choice for Champions League triumph.
There is little doubt that Napoli has drawn the most attention in Europe this season. The Serie A leaders have looked amazing at times, seemingly out of nowhere.
Carragher’s selections here are similar to those of many football fans who will be watching the tournament unfold. Sure, there will be supporters of the clubs that remain. But, in terms of being a neutral, Napoli is the club that people want to see succeed.
A meeting with Milan provides them a very genuine possibility of reaching the semi-finals as well. If they do make it past Milan, Spalletti and company will begin to fantasize.
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