Napoli Midfielder Says Club Are 'Aiming for Second' Ahead of Juventus Double-Header

Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik says the club are aiming for second place in Serie A ahead of their double header against Juventus.

Hamsik's side are currently 10 points behind leaders Juventus and face the Old Lady twice during the first week of April, first in Serie A and then in the Coppa Italia. Napoli continued their recent good form during the 3-0 win over Crotone on Sunday, and Hamsik says need to keep going as they look to secure second place.

After the disappointment against Real Madrid it wasn't easy to stay focused,� Hamsik wrote on hisofficial website.

We showed character and got the three points. We deserved the win on the pitch, the fans created a great atmosphere and we thank them for their support.

The gap to Roma is two points, but we'll keep fighting because we want second place and direct qualification to the next Champions League.

The double-header with Juve in April will be interesting, but we're focused on the next match against Empoli.�

Hamsik has been in good form this season, scoring 10 goals and adding eight assists in 28 Serie A appearances. His performances have been rivalled by Dries Mertens, who is the club's top scorer with 19 league goals, and Lorenzo Insigne and Jose Callejon, who have 10 and eight goals respectively.

The club look set to qualify for the Champions League again this season, but face stiff competition for second place from Roma who are currently two points ahead of thePartenopei. Napoli's next match sees them travel to Empoli.