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Napoli boss Benitez: Season doesn't hinge on Champions League qualifier

Napoli coach Rafa Benitez insists the season won't be over if they fail in their Champions League qualifier.

Napoli must overcome Athletic Bilbao to reach the group phase.

"We have to play the game with what we have, we will try to do our best and we will see what happens.

"On these two games depends the future of the club, which is brilliant, but can be even more so if we can follow the big teams into the Champions League.

"And if Napoli don't make it? It has been said it would be a tragedy, but Napoli has played few times in the Champions League.

"Many strong clubs are not in it at all, as we have seen with Manchester United, but we know that it is important from both the sporting and economic points of view, but we should not be in fear.

"The market may depend on the result of this clash? This game can help the city and the club, it is essential - we will try to give our all and see what happens.

"It will not change our market, it will change the perception of some players of Napoli, I say maybe, as they must be convinced of Napoli beyond this…"

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