Manchester City playmaker David Silva has stated that his side can still win the Champions League, despite facing a difficult task to qualify for the knockout rounds on Wednesday.
Roberto Mancini’s side picked up only one point from two games against Napoli in Group A, and the Italian team are in pole position to join Bayern Munich in the last 32.
City must beat the Bundesliga giants at the Etihad Stadium in midweek and hope that Villarreal can prevent Walter Mazzarri’s men from getting three points at El Madrigal to avoid Europa League football.
Despite the predicament that the current Premier League leaders find themselves in, the Spain international is remaining optimistic.
“We need to improve upon what we’ve achieved already and keep progressing as a team,” Silva told Mirror Football.
“Of course, we’ve got to do well in the Champions League and, well, we should aim to win it. Why not? I don’t think that is out of the question.
“We’re up there with the elite now and this is enabling us to attract winners. These players know how to win, must win and accept nothing else.
“Winners don’t believe in fate like others do. They simply cannot accept defeat.
“The UEFA Champions League is certainly where we want to be and the level we have been aiming for,” he concluded.
By Gareth McKnight
Football News 24/7
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