Napoli’s Buongiorno: Gutted by result, Champions League is tough | OneFootball

The Azzurri defender analyzes the Champions League draw and urges the team to react

Napoli, Buongiorno: “Disappointed with the result. The Champions League is a very tough competition”

Napoli couldn’t get past a 0-0 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt, a result that left a bitter taste for everyone in the Neapolitan camp. Among the most disappointed was Alessandro Buongiorno, who shared his thoughts with the club’s official media after the match.

“We’re disappointed with the result,” said the defender. “We knew it would be a tough match and we wanted to get the three points to keep our momentum going in the league. Unfortunately, we didn’t manage it, but the team gave everything on the pitch.”

“The Champions League is a top-level tournament”

Buongiorno then emphasized the difficulty of the European competition and the importance of staying focused:

“The Champions League is a very tough competition. Every match requires maximum attention because the level of the opponents is extremely high. We need to learn to manage the decisive moments better and take advantage of the chances we create.”

The defender also reiterated his confidence in coach Antonio Conte’s work and in the growth of the group: “The coach gives us great intensity and team spirit. We’re building something important, but it takes time and consistency to achieve the results we want.”

Napoli, everything still open in the playoff race

With the draw against Eintracht, Napoli remains in the running for the Champions League playoffs, but will need to pick up crucial points in the upcoming matches against Qarabag, Benfica, and Chelsea to consolidate their position in the standings.

Despite the difficulties, the Azzurri group remains united and convinced they can climb back: “We have the quality to compete with anyone,” Buongiorno concluded. “We just need a bit more composure in key moments, because the work we’re doing will soon pay off.”

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