Di Lorenzo to Dazn: "We wanted a different game, gutted about the defeat" | OneFootball

Antonio Conte’s Napoli falls again. After the Champions League defeat against Benfica, the Azzurri also lose to Udinese, due to Ekkelenkamp’s goal—who seems to transform whenever he faces the Neapolitans. The Friulians deserved the victory; Conte’s men appeared tired, out of breath, and lacking ideas. At the end of the match, Giovanni Di Lorenzo spoke to Dazn’s microphones.

Udinese-Napoli, Di Lorenzo’s words at the end of the match

Napoli falls at Udinese’s home, in a match where the Azzurri didn’t look very sharp. Conte’s men created little and the Bianconeri’s victory was well-deserved. Ekkelenkamp was decisive with a stunning goal into the top corner. At the end of the match, Napoli’s captain, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, spoke to Dazn’s microphones.

On the match

“We knew it was a tricky game. They are very tough and physical. We were ready to face them in the duels, but we didn’t win many. They’re in good shape, they’re healthy. We’re sorry for the defeat, we wanted to play a different kind of match.”

On the reaction after Udinese’s goal

“These are matches where a single episode can decide the result. After the goal, the match changed. We never lost our composure and we had a chance with Hojlund, who couldn’t score. We take home the reaction; we have to immediately focus on the next match, where we’ll be playing for a trophy.”

On the similarities with last season

“I don’t know if there are differences; playing in front of our own fans gives us an extra push, but we’re professionals, I don’t think that’s the issue. In the league, we need to stay in the mix—every point is worth a lot, even on days when you’re not at your best, coming away with a point is always important for morale. We need to work on this.”

Francesco Landi

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