Napoli, Conte to DAZN: “12 points in the bag, on Buongiorno...” | OneFootball

Antonio Conte commented on Napoli's victory against Pisa on DAZN, highlighting the complexity of working with a renewed team and the satisfaction of a positive start in the league. “Anyway, we were at the top of the standings, starting with 4 wins is never easy, it gives us satisfaction,” explained the coach. “We had to fill a roster that didn’t exist, with players coming from other realities, for us this will be the most complex year ever.”

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Conte clarified that the growth process requires time and patience: “It takes understanding, you can do positive or negative things. We can’t always play with the same 11 and we have to take risks. The difference is that others have already structured squads; if you put in 9 players, it means you’ve put half the team in. You have a championship badge on your shirt that brings responsibility. I’m happy for Lucca, but he needs to get used to training as well. It takes time and patience.”

On Lucca’s goal celebration, Conte added: “The same goes for everyone who arrived this year from different realities. He is a serious guy and is improving his football knowledge. Hojlund is 22 years old and wasn’t playing at Manchester United. Spinazzola has great experience and has overcome tendon issues. The time to consolidate is short, you have to take risks.”

On the comparison with other top teams, Conte emphasized: “We are looking at our path, we have put 12 points in the bank. Milan and those who played in the Champions League last year have already structured squads, we have taken 9 players for 15/20 million. The championship badge on the shirt is heavy, you have to work with your head down and be patient if mistakes are made.”

Finally, on Buongiorno’s condition: “We need to see what he had, we will make assessments. We hope it’s nothing serious, otherwise the boy needs to go get blessed,” said Conte with a smile, easing the tension after the small alarm on the field.

Andrea Alati

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