Milan-Napoli, Conte: Rrahmani and Buongiorno out vs Rossoneri | OneFootball

With a full score in the championship, the blues face an away game at San Siro on Sunday at 20:45. A big match preceded by Antonio Conte's press conference. Here are his statements on the eve of the match…

Milan-Napoli, Conte: “Rrahmani and Buongiorno out with the red and blacks. Milan has a respectable history, a great showcase for the boys”

How are Buongiorno and Rrahmani?

“It hasn't been a lucky week. Both are not present, we have had some other problems. We will have to be good at finding the solution”

Will it be a first real test in the championship?

“When you play with teams like Milan, Inter or Juventus it's always a big-match, we're talking about teams with history, tradition, a respectable track record and every year they participate to aim for the maximum. We always respect everyone, it will be a difficult match but also a great showcase at San Siro for the boys. We will go to play it”

How much will you miss your fans on Sunday?

“We always have a very strong emotional charge: those who live and play in Naples always have enthusiasm and responsibility. I'm sorry, I didn't know there was another ban on fans traveling”

Will direct clashes be crucial this year as in the championship season? And a thought on your fellow countryman De Giorgi, from Salento like you?

“I am very friend of Fefé De Giorgi, CT of Italyvolley (in the final at the World Championships against Bulgaria on Sunday, ed). Last year we were good, maybe we lost points with other teams. In the end it's always about earning points, doing it with clubs of that level is important”

Do you think there are common points between last year's Napoli and this year's Milan?

“It's not about being favorites. I find it crazy that someone last year saw us as favorites after a 10th place and with serious problems. I reiterate that Milan, Inter and Juventus are clubs that for history and tradition have always written important pages. And they are strong teams. Then we leave the games to the media, we just think about concentrating. We have to try to play the game we want to play. For the lineup you will have to wait until tomorrow”

Too early to call it a "championship game"?

“Let's focus on the field, it's only the fifth game. Giving any other definition is very hasty. There is a season to play for everyone. Time will tell how the championship is evolving. Everyone will want to do their best: who will compete for the championship, the Champions and Europe... There is great balance, we need to wait for the return round. Are we mature enough to face this challenge? We have changed many players, it takes a moment of patience. We know and we knew, we are ready to face this situation. And experience is gained by playing games of this type”

At this point did you expect something more from De Bruyne?

“Kevin has changed championship after many years in England. It's inevitable that for him everything else has also changed: he's a serious guy, he's doing good performances. And like everyone he's always trying to improve”.

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