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Serie A: Napoli defender Paolo Cannavaro wary of Lazio threat

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Napoli defender Paolo Cannavaro believes Saturday's clash with Lazio represents the biggest test of their Serie A title credentials to date.

The focal point of Lazio's attack, Miroslav Klose, will not feature after suffering a leg injury that will sideline him for up to eight weeks. Former Manchester United and France striker Louis Saha has subsequently been drafted in as cover following his release by Sunderland and the 34-year-old is raring to go. He said: "I'm really happy to have joined this great club and to have accepted this opportunity. "I've found a great group of lads and working with them will be a pleasure. I want to do my best so we can win as much as possible. "I'm here to help in the absence of a top player like Klose and I will do so gladly. "Am I ready for Napoli? I know it will be a difficult game but I want to give my all to help the team." Injured trio Ederson, Cristian Brocchi and Hernanes add to head coach Vladimir Petkovic's problems but the Bosnian has no suspensions to contend with.

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