Napoli, Conte: “Scrappy but vital win, never easy at Lecce” | OneFootball

After Napoli's 1-0 victory on Lecce's field, secured by Anguissa's winning header, Antonio Conte commented on the performance to DAZN's microphones. The Azzurri coach expressed satisfaction with the team's attitude but did not fail to point out some areas for improvement, especially in managing the final moments.

Conte: “Anguissa is growing, a complete midfielder”

“These matches are never easy, especially after games like the one against Inter, which drain your physical and mental energy. In Lecce, the atmosphere is intense, and you play against a well-organized team. We did well to stay focused, although we could have controlled the end better,” Conte explained, highlighting how mental solidity was decisive: “The mind comes first, then the heart and legs.”

The coach then praised Zambo Anguissa, the scorer of the winning goal and a standout performer: “Frank knows well what I think of him. He is always connected, never mentally switches off. He has power, timing for runs, and a good finish. He can still improve, but he has everything to become a reference midfielder. I like working with players who come from behind, who dive into spaces.”

Regarding Lang's condition, who left the match in discomfort: “He took two hits in the same spot, but it should only be a muscle tightening.” Conte concluded with a thought on the group and their ability to adapt to the numerous injuries affecting the Azzurri's journey: “We are making a virtue of necessity. We have lost important players like De Bruyne and Lukaku, but the team has shown character and unity. This is the spirit that must accompany us throughout the championship.”

Andrea Alati

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.