The Partenopei begin their Champions League campaign by hosting last season's finalists and their president has admitted his respect for Jurgen Klopp's side.
Dortmund scare me. They are like a monster with three heads, he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"They are an extraordinary team who play good football and are very personable.
Both sets of fans are great, and it will make for a great atmosphere on Wednesday. They need their supporters just as much as we need ours.
De Laurentiis also spoke highly of Dortmund off the pitch, citing their business in the transfer market.
I have been following Dortmund for year: the team, the coach and their moves in the transfer market, he continued.
