The Italian club will head into the clash with Jupp Heynckes’ Bavarians placed second in the group with four points from two matches, two behind their visitors.
This is Napoli’s first campaign in Europe’s premier club competition for 20 years, while Bayern are regulars in the Champions League and are considered one of the favourites this campaign after a stunning start to the season.
Mazzarri admits that defeating the German giants even on their own turf at the Stadio San Paolo will not be easy but he is confident that his players will not to be intimidated.
“Bayern Munich are a fantastic team and they have a lot of great players,” the Italian is quoted as saying by Uefa.com.
“In their last 10 matches they have collected nine wins and a draw and they are really in form, but we have no fear, we are excited about this.
“If Napoli win, it would be a historic result for this team and for this city and we will do everything to give this satisfaction to our supporters,” he added.
Mazzarri is also aware that his team will not be able to easily spring a surprise on their German counterparts due to their experience.
“Bayern are a team who are capable of of doing anything in possession. They have more than the usual level of skill and fitness, but they respect us.
“At the same time, this is not so great because I can’t hope to surprise them as they will not underestimate us for sure. Not least as Bayern have a lot of players used to playing in the Champions League, while this is the first season for us.”
The other game in the group on Tuesday is between Manchester City and Villarreal in England.
