Jose Mourinho believes that Inter Milan has become a popular team and wants to continue this transformation in Napoli.
The defending champions extended their lead on the standings in Serie A with nine points in midweek, while Parma drew 1-1 in 10 men.
Mourinho was not too worried about the two points dropped Wednesday as he prepared his troops to try to extend unbeaten run to nine league games on Sunday.
"Every game is difficult and dragging on the road is not a disaster," said the Portuguese.
"I am satisfied with the performance of my team.
Parma deserved a point and we have to look positive.
"We extended our gap with Roma and AC Milan."
Asked during a 'fan chat this week if Inter had been a much stronger side from the start was the Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Barcelona, Mourinho said on Inter Channel: "Yes, it is partly true.
"Inter was the more defensive minded, when I arrived. It 'was in front of the player that is used to solve the problems of their offensive team.
"It was a team that plays great football, but the team is now close to the model that everyone likes, and a lot of players playing the game the team without losing certain compactness and mentality.
"A coach always prefer his team to achieve goals playing as a team."
Mourinho goes to Naples without using the defensive trio Dejan Stankovic, Marco Materazzi and Cristian Chivu because of injuries but welcomes back key midfielder Wesley Sneijder suspension.
Napoli increase the return Argentine striker Ezequiel Lavezzi, who seems to be involved in Walter Mazzarri starting line-up after winning a muscle injury.
The hosts will be without wing back Christian Maggio, but as he serves a suspension.
The Neapolitan enter the match looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss last week at Udinese, which ended its series of 15 games without defeat.
Mazzarri men have extra motivation to win tomorrow, knowing that a defeat could see them leave the final Champions League spot currently held in Palermo and Sampdoria.
Napoli end point of the weekend clear of fifth-placed Palermo and two points above the sixth Sampo.
Defensive midfielder Walter Gargano expects his team to have their hands full to keep the work on the bay, but is hopeful of the landlords might surprise you.
"Inter are a great team, with champions in each department," the 25-year www.sscnapoli.it Uruguay international said.
"(But) we have arms. They are very strong, but the football team is not unbeatable.
"I hope it's a great game and a night of good football.
"We are against a good team. They do very well and together to win the championship.
"We need to stay together as a team, well balanced and give them space. We must always be alert 95 minutes."
