Guardiola: De Bruyne settled well, Conte is top class | OneFootball

On the eve of Manchester City-Napoli, a match valid for the Champions League debut, Pep Guardiola spoke at a press conference to present the game against Antonio Conte's men.

Manchester City-Napoli, Guardiola's words at the conference

The Azzurri are preparing for their Champions League debut against Pep Guardiola's City. Immediately, therefore, a high-level challenge against one of the favorites for the final victory. The Citizens, however, have to do without several players sidelined due to injury: Stones, Kovacic, Marmoush, Cherki, and Ait Nouri. Pep Guardiola's words at the press conference on the eve of Manchester City-Napoli.

On De Bruyne

"After the match, I will definitely meet him... For me, his impact is not a surprise, players of that level adapt quickly. I knew he wouldn't need time to adapt and perform at a high level."

On Donnarumma

"In the last decade, we have always had incredible goalkeepers. Gigio has been at high levels for many years and at 26, he is definitely a top goalkeeper."

On the importance of McTominay for Napoli

"I am not surprised, he is in excellent condition. He played in a team that won Serie A and when you win something, it always means that every player has performed at their highest level."

On Antonio Conte

"He is a top-class manager, wherever he has been, he has done well, so I am not surprised at all."

If he could, who would he take away from Napoli?

"I am happy with my team and Napoli is a very strong team."

Francesco Landi

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