Napoli striker Arek Milik held an interview with Canale 21. Questions were posed to him in Italian and Arek responded in Polish. Here is what he had to say:

On choosing Napoli

Napoli followed me while I was at Ajax and I was very happy with the offer that they made. I selected this team because I felt it was the best choice for my professional growth.

On replacing Higuain

I wasn’t scared by it. It was a challenge. I don’t like being compared to other players. I’ve come here as Arkadiusz Milik and want to write my own story.

On Mertens’ recent performances

I’m really happy for him. He’s my friend and I’m happy to see him score. I’m also happy with my progress and can’t wait to return to the pitch. I hope this magical moment for the team and Dries can last as long possible.

On the threat of Mertens taking his spot

Players can take on different roles. When I’m healthy I’ll return to being a center forward. I am happy about the current form of the team and Dries. Mertens isn’t usually a center forward, he’s almost always played out wide on the left. He is most comfortable in that position. In the last few matches you could see how versatile he is as well and this is a characteristic that Sarri appreciates.

On the city of Naples

The most beautiful thing is that there are some fantastic places by the water in Naples. In my prior clubs I didn’t have the opportunity to visit such places. When I go out to eat, I always look for a place by the water. It helps me relax. It’s better I don’t say where I go or else it will probably be overtaken by fans.

On the fans

The fans are very passionate. When they see you they want to touch you, hug you, at times it can be a bit much but I appreciate their support greatly.

On the food

I have to say that the best pizza I’ve ever had in my life is here in Naples. I love all types of Italian and Neapolitan food but I can’t go overboard with it. It’s not ideal for the diet of an athlete. I’m very attentive to what I eat and want to return to full fitness as soon as possible.

On facing Real Madrid

We know who we are facing and understand they are favorites. They are the world champions. Anything can happen in football and we are optimistically looking toward the match. You can wait a lifetime hoping to play a match like this. We are very happy and will give it our all.

On what separates Juventus and Napoli

This is a difficult question. Let’s see how the season goes. Juventus has won a lot and is in first place. They are definitely favorites but the league is still open.

On his progress with Italian

I’m studying and it’s going well. Of course it’s difficult for me to hold an entire interview in Italian but when it comes to communicating with my teammates, we understand each other perfectly.