Napoli, Conte: Top display despite absences, on Neres and transfers | OneFootball

Antonio Conte appears on DAZN's microphones with the calm of someone who knows they've given a demonstration of strength, but also with the clarity of someone well aware of the current limitations.

Napoli, Conte after Lazio: “Top-level performance, but we live with absences. Here's what I say about Neres and the market”

After Napoli's clear victory at the Olimpico against Lazio, the Azzurri coach analyzes the match, the injury emergency, the Neres case, and the market topic, maintaining a clear and consistent line with his method.

A victory built on quality and preparation

Conte starts with the performance, even before the result: “We played against a strong team, in a difficult stadium, and we did it with quality play, technical cleanliness, and physical strength. We didn't let them play.” Words that summarize the sense of a dominated match, interpreted in the way the coach considers ideal.

The coach emphasizes the weekly work: “When we have the time to prepare matches, we always try to highlight the characteristics of our players. The interpretation of the game was exceptional.” A direct reference to an organized, aware Napoli capable of striking at the right moments.

Improving cynicism, but very high level

Despite the final 2-0, Conte suggests that the score could have been wider: “We could have scored another goal and no one would have cried scandal. We're missing a bit of cynicism, sometimes we don't capitalize on what we produce.” A clear analysis that doesn't, however, affect the overall judgment: “The guys are doing very well, and I am really happy.”

Continuous emergency and heavy schedule

The theme of absences becomes central in the coach's discussion: “We have been dealing with major absences for some time. We are with limited men and, despite this, we are doing important things beyond the victory.” Conte then looks to the immediate future: “Now we will play every three days and can't make too many rotations. We hope not to suffer consequences from having to heavily rely on certain players.”

Neres, waiting and caution

On David Neres' injury, Conte preaches caution: “We will have to wait until tomorrow to do tests and understand. It's not a muscular problem, we hope it's nothing serious.” A message that avoids alarmism but confirms yet another variable in a season already heavily affected by physical stops.

Market, Conte doesn't change his stance

A comment on the market is inevitable, but even here the coach remains firm in his positions: “I don't touch these topics. Last year I said 'let's not do damage' and then Kvara left.” Conte clarifies that his role is different: “They know what my thoughts are, it's clear to everyone what's happening, who's here, who can recover, and who will struggle. I am the coach and I have to optimize the resources I have. The demand for me is always very high.”

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