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Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain knows Napoli a threat - De Laurentiis

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has said he believes Gonzalo Higuain knows his former club are dangerous as he prepares to face them on Saturday.

Higuain moved to Juventus in an acrimonious transfer this summer after the Bianconeri activated a release clause in his contract.

The striker scored a Serie A record total of 36 goals last season, but his old club trail his new one by only four points ahead of their clash at the Juventus Stadium.

Asked by a fan whether he would score two goals at the weekend, Higuain said: "Let's hope so."

And De Laurentiis told Radio Radio TV: "You can detect in Higuain's word that he's not envious, but there is the right amount of consideration also for a club that he feels are dangerous.

"You could see people living these first 10 games of the season as if the season were already over -- but instead we are still there with a look-in, enjoying ourselves."

He praised coach Maurizio Sarri, adding: "I say to Sarri: 'Don't you worry, you need to remain serene but above all enjoy yourself and make sure your players do, because this is how you grow."

Midfielder Allan told Il Mattino the departure of Higuain had been "a big blow" but added: "The players who have come here have ensured he has been forgotten about.

"Napoli are a big club -- we are also in the Champions League, and last year we fought for the title. Now we are even better."

Defender Kalidou Koulibaly, whose job it will be to stop Higuain, "will do all he can to make his life difficult," his agent Bruno Satin told Radio Kiss Kiss.

"It's going to be a great duel, but let's think about the game as a whole," Satin said.

"I don't believe that Kalidou will be thinking about Higuain more than any other opponent."