Napoli: Conte to Sky, PSV play brilliantly, we'll give our all | OneFootball

After the setback against Torino at the Olimpico, Napoli is preparing to redeem itself in the third matchday of the Champions League group stage against PSV Eindhoven. Antonio Conte's team comes to the match with a record of three points in the first two games: a defeat in the debut against Manchester City and a convincing victory over Sporting Lisbon in the second match.

Conte: “McTominay has not trained, regarding his presence...”

On the eve of the European clash, the Neapolitan coach spoke to Sky Sport microphones and at a press conference, focusing on Scott McTominay's condition: “He hasn't trained in recent days and only did a part today. It will depend a lot on him. If he feels ready to play, we will be happy, otherwise, we will adopt another solution,” explained Conte, emphasizing that the choice of the midfielder will depend solely on his physical condition.

The coach then talked about the lineup and approach to the match: “We need to try to put together a balanced lineup. We are playing against a team that won the Dutch championship last year and is always a revelation in the Champions League. We aim to do our best in building the team.”

Conte also spoke about the season's perspective and the importance of the Champions League: “Our ambition is to understand where we are and how we fit into this competition. Last year we didn't participate in any European competition, and this year it's a new journey for us. The Champions League must be a school, and we must be good at learning from the teachings of the masters.”

Finally, the coach talked about Kevin De Bruyne's role: “He is a player who raises our level. Now he expresses his potential in a different role than usual and contributes to the build-up with personality. I see him very involved and happy, and his growth helps the whole team.”

Andrea Alati

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