Napoli, Vergara: Special debut, learning daily, Conte on my role | OneFootball

Napoli midfielder Antonio Vergara gave an intense and sincere interview to Radio CRC, sharing the emotions of his debut and the journey that led him to wear the blue jersey.

Napoli, Vergara: “Special debut, I learn here every day. Conte and my role on the field…”

“Debuting with this jersey was a unique emotion. Every boy dreams of playing for their team, and doing it in the stadium where I played for two years, right where I tore my cruciate ligament, was particularly significant. It showed me that it's possible to rise again and start over from difficult moments.”

Vergara proudly recalled some key moments of his youth career: “A special memory is the action where I won the penalty for the 3-2 against Fiorentina, but also the miraculous salvation with the Primavera. I got here by facing various difficulties: as a child, I was small, hardly ever played, and many times I thought about quitting. That's why I advise those starting now in the youth sector to never give up: even when it seems impossible, you have to find the motivation to keep working.”

The experience at Napoli and the relationship with teammates “Some of my teammates I already knew, having participated in training camps and sessions together. I'm getting along very well with the new ones too, especially with Lorenzo Lucca and Buongiorno.”

Conte, a model to follow “I am lucky to train with a winning coach like Conte. Just observing his way of living the match is an incredible experience. I constantly learn from my fellow midfielders: there are players like De Bruyne, Frank, Scott, and Lobo, and being able to share the field with them is a real school.”

The role and freedom on the field “I like playing more advanced, having the freedom to move right and left, rather than being anchored to a position. But of course, I am at the coach's complete disposal, even in less conventional roles,” he concludes with a smile, “even as a goalkeeper or full-back, if needed.”

The start of the season and the meaning of the blue jersey “The first two matches were important to show that we can confirm the title of Italian champions. The Napoli jersey is like a second skin for me: playing with these colors means being at home.”

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