Hamsik targets Maradona’s goal record at Napoli

he told Sport Mediaset as he targetted Maradona’s mark.

Inter emerged in determined fashion after half- time, but all hopes of launching a fightback were kept in check by Lorenzo Insigne’s 51st minute strike for the hosts.

Napoli moved up to provisional sixth place at five points behind leaders Juventus, who, despite a raft of injuries, host Atalanta on Saturday looking to avoid their second successive slip up after last week’s 3- 1 loss at Genoa.

Roma, in second at four points adrift, are away to Lazio in the capital derby on Sunday, when AC Milan, in third also at four points behind, host Crotone.

If Juve, or any other top five sides slip up, Napoli’s win will have extra value and Hamsik added: “We’re happy to be back to winning ways.

“We had an amazing start, it was important to get off the mark quickly tonight.

“It doesn’t matter who scores the goals here, and it’s also positive that we didn’t concede any.”

Inter’s first Serie A defeat under Pioli leaves them in ninth place at 12 points behind Juve, but at risk of dropping further behind their rivals for a place in Europe next season.

“Conceding two quick goals like that left us with a lot of work,” said Pioli.

“Tonight we found it more difficult than in previous games, but Napoli are a well- organized side with top players.”