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Diego Maradona record not bothering Napoli captain Marek Hamsik as he closes in on legend's 115-goal mark ahead of facing Manchester City

Marek Hamsik is putting Diego Maradona's Napoli goal record to the back of his mind to prime himself for facing 'one of the strongest teams in Europe' in Manchester City.

Napoli travel to the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League on Tuesday night with their captain one goal away from becoming the club's all-time record goalscorer.

Slovak midfielder Hamsik, 30, has notched 114 goals for the Serie A frontrunners to take him within sight of the 115 Maradona hit between 1984-1991.

Napoli captain Marek Hamsik has put Diego Maradona's goal record low on his priorities
Napoli captain Marek Hamsik has put Diego Maradona's goal record low on his priorities
Hamsik, with 114 goals, is one short of the record set by legendary forward Maradona
Hamsik, with 114 goals, is one short of the record set by legendary forward Maradona

But with a trip to Premier League leaders City on the brain, Hamsik says the almost-inevitable record-equalling goal is not at the forefront of his thoughts.