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'Inter match is just as important': Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis wants key players rested in crucial Champions League clash with Manchester City

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis would like to see some key players rested against Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.

The current Serie A leaders face a top-of-the-table clash with Inter on Saturday, who are fresh from a stoppage-time victory over bitter rivals AC on Sunday evening.

Inter closed the gap to the league leaders to just two points after their 3-2 victory at a capacity San Siro just one day after Napoli gained some breathing space with a well-earned victory at Roma.

Marek Hamsik is raring to go ahead of Napoli's Champions League clash with Manchester City
Marek Hamsik is raring to go ahead of Napoli's Champions League clash with Manchester City
But president Aurelio De Laurentiis believes his  side should prioritise Saturday's Inter game
But president Aurelio De Laurentiis believes his side should prioritise Saturday's Inter game

'Those players that have been compiling a lot of minutes should be rested a bit in this match to keep them fresh,' De Laurentiis said.