Piotr Zielinski After Napoli Beat Milan: We Will Fight Until The End For The Scudetto

JAKARTA - Napoli beat Milan at the San Siro 1-0 on Sunday evening local time. Piotr Zielinski said Napoli proved that they would 'fight for the Scudetto until the end'.

The Partenopei got the win thanks to Eljif Elmas's header which found Zielinski's corner at the near post.

Franck Kessie actually scored the equalizer in stoppage time but was ruled out following a VAR review on the pitch, as Olivier Giroud's offside position was deemed active.

"We suffered towards the end, but I'm happy we proved our character and won in a tough stadium. We are very happy," Zielinski told DAZN.

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This result saw the Partenopei overtake Milan in second place and immediately returned to the race for the Scudetto. Thus, automatically crowning Inter as Winter Champions.

"We are up there and we will fight until the end for the Scudetto. It was an important win that could push us forward, because despite losing so many players, we still proved that we can challenge anyone and are a great team."

Zielinski made his comeback after experiencing difficulty breathing in the home match against Empoli which ended in the Partenopei's defeat last week.

Tests showed no problems and he was declared fit to play.

“I feel fine. I cough a little, but no problem today. I'm happy to be able to help the team and the coach asked us to give everything."

In the absence of Lorenzo Insigne and Kalidou Koulibaly, Zielinski also wore the captain's armband last night.

"It is a great honor, I am very proud to represent this great club as captain."