Napoli captain Marek Hamsik has said that it is important that his side beat Juventus in the Italian Super Cup.

The two Serie A giants will meet in Qatar on Monday evening for the chance to win the first silverware of the season.

"This Super Cup is indisputably important," Hamsik told reporters. "And I love the idea of lifting a trophy.

"Juventus are to be feared, as they know how to win and are full of champions. Are we underdogs? In a one-off game anything can happen.

"If we beat Juve, it'll be hugely satisfying for us and our fans, sending a positive image of Napoli and the city of Naples. We can do it if we replicate the performance against Roma."

Juventus are the current holders of the Super Cup, having beaten Lazio last season in Rome.