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Voller hails Napoli and Lobotka; talks up Roma Europa League chances

Former Roma star Rudi Voller says Napoli are as good as any team in Europe.

Voller believes Roma are at the same level as Bayern Munich.

The Bayer Leverkusen football director told Rai Sport: "At the moment Napoli are playing against Bayern Munich in world football, they too are capable of putting on a show.

"I quote (Khvicha) Kvaratskhelia but not only him, I'm also thinking of (Victor) Osimhen... And what a show (Stanislav) Lobotka! Little is said about him but he's a great director, he's almost never wrong.

"Then, of course, whoever scores has the spotlight always on. The coach shows, I don't read names like others have, but the fact of seeing them play like this is a great credit that goes to (Luciano) Spalletti. They've practically already won in Serie A, they mustn't be afraid of anyone in the Champions League."

Asked if Roma can win the Europa League, Voller added: "Yes, even if it means they should beat my Bayer Leverkusen (he smiles)... But Roma can win, 100%. Even if you keep an eye on Xabi Alonso, things are better with him on the bench."

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