Cavani determined for Serie A success

Napoli striker Edinson Cavani has declared his ambition to help the club win the Serie A crown after Sunday’s 3-1 victory against AC Milan.

The San Paolo outfit are currently topping the Serie A table after securing 3-1 wins against Cesena and AC Milan in the first two weekends of top-flight action.

The club’s Champions League debut in midweek was also indicative of their form, as they came through a tough test away to Manchester City with a 1-1 draw.

Cavani, who scored a hat-trick against Milan, confessed he hopes his side will challenge for the league title, but admitted it is an uphill task.

“I think this match (against AC Milan) will give us more confidence for the rest of the season. It’s a very important victory, these are signs we can compete with any team,” the Uruguayan front man said.

“We know it will be a tough season, there are a lot of strong teams to beat and we need to continue working as we have been doing.”

“Playing every three or four days (due to Champions League), it’s obviously difficult and tiring and we’re talking about top level matches, therefore we should remain focused and pay attention at all times, because any mistake could cost us dearly.”

“We will give all we have to the end, at any match and any competition; at the end of the season we will see where Napoli finish.”

Napoli’s next Serie A match sees them travel to Verona on Wednesday to face 11th-placed Chievo, who have just one point from their opening two fixtures.