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Napoli, Conte Brave and Offensive: Newspaper Ratings

Gazzetta dello Sport 7.5 – He wins it, giving up a defender to switch to a 4-2-3-1. Brave and offensive, even on a night that seemed cursed.

Corriere dello Sport 7 – Another victory at Maradona, dedicated to Diego and with only eight players on the bench, including two goalkeepers. His Napoli is more alive than ever, even in Europe.

Tuttosport 6.5 – After a start bordering on chaotic, he adjusts the measures and his Napoli attacks the second half differently, deservedly earning the right reward for a performance ultimately superior to the opponents.

Il Mattino 7 – Faces Qarabag with the world record for the shortest bench: yet, despite nine absentees from the squad, he changes the game midway through the second half, bringing in Politano and transforming the 3-4-2-1 into a deadly 4-4-2. Incredible the ability this coach has to adapt his team based on the little he has available. Even the initial approach isn't bad: because then the Azeris constantly apply pressure and the game plan requires them to also waste energy. He never risks anything for ninety minutes. In the second half, everything changes, also because the two little ones are in shape and are deadly threats. The game is like chess, and it's clear that Conte has no rivals: with a 4-man midfield, McTominay finds space for insertions.

Repubblica 7 – Changes the momentum of the game with the switch to 4-2-3-1, which rewards his courage.

Carlo Gioia

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