The night was low, and a heavy punch in the Serie A fell quietly in the early hours of April 3 - Napoli was defeated by powerhouse Milan by a score of 0-4 at home. After the match, team leader Di Lorenzo faced the camera with a mix of emotions.

"It wasn't our peak performance, we had almost nothing to show for it tonight." Di Lorenzo was candid, "It's a painful loss, but it doesn't rewrite our trajectory for the title. We have to focus immediately on the next battle and the shadow of this defeat must be quickly dispelled."

Napoli are about to challenge Lecce in the next round of Serie A, followed by Milan, their Champions League quarter-final opponents. Di Lorenzo looks ahead: "It's been an extraordinary period, with some teammates just recovering from injuries. We can't use poor performances as an excuse, but the next effort will be a strong boost to our preparation for the Champions League."

Meanwhile, Di Lorenzo paid tribute to Milan: "They are undoubtedly strong, an award-winning team with players full of strength. This loss is undoubtedly frustrating for us, but we remain hopeful and look forward to embarking on another title-winning journey."

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