Napoli gear up for Man City: gym and tactical training return | OneFootball

After the rest day granted by Antonio Conte, Napoli returned to training this morning at the Castel Volturno sports center to prepare for the Champions League away game against Manchester City. A challenge that will require maximum concentration and optimal athletic condition, elements that the technical staff wanted to focus on from this resumption.

Meret still apart, Conte prepares for the Champions League challenge

The group started the day with intense strength work in the gym, useful for consolidating physical endurance after the first league commitments. Subsequently, the team moved to the main field for a technical-tactical session: Conte alternated exercises on ball possession, pressing tests and coordinated movements of the defensive line. Particular attention was paid to quick transitions, a fundamental aspect in view of an opponent like Pep Guardiola's City, accustomed to long ball management and to strike with sudden accelerations.

On the individual front, Alex Meret underwent differentiated training, continuing the personalized recovery program after the muscle discomfort suffered in recent days. The medical staff closely monitors his conditions, but at the moment he remains doubtful for the European match. If he fails to recover, the coach could rely on Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, already on the field in the last seasonal outing. The rest of the squad worked in full, with a positive spirit and great participation. The goal is to arrive in Manchester in the best possible condition, aware of the difficulty of the challenge but also determined to confirm the progress made.

Andrea Alati

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