CONCEIÇÃO: "FOCUS ON NAPOLI" | OneFootball

With the international break over, the season will get back underway with no more breaks until the end. Serie A is back with a key game: Napoli v AC Milan, scheduled for Sunday 30 March at 20:45 CEST. Ahead of the game, Coach Conceição has been at Milanello for a press conference, broadcast live on the AC Milan Official App and Milan TV.

GETTING READY FOR THE GAME "It would have been ideal to train with the whole team, but we couldn't. Those who stayed with us did some different work compared to other weeks. With everyone, however, we focused on the squad's principles, on periods of play, stimulating the talent and quality of the players. We are focusing on Napoli, then we can start thinking about the Coppa Italia".

NAPOLI AND THE BATTLE AGAINST CONTE "I expect a quality side, just like their coach. Intense, well-polished, with a top striker and players like Raspadori and McTominay who look to burst forward. They have a master of a midfielder in Lobotka. We have looked at their principles and their quality, looking at their characteristics. I like to face the best and Napoli are one of Italy's strongest sides. I have already faced Antonio (Conte) as a footballer many times, but this is the first time as a manager. We have the same passion for this job, and we live life intensely. But everyone is unique, and I am different to him". THE CLUB'S SUPPORT "I talk to the club's board every day, we have a healthy relationship and we are hungry. I am focused on everything relating to my players, and that's all. I don't need reassurance, I am here to do things as best as possible. I have to work, I don't need anyone reassuring me. I don't need it, I know that everything is based on results."

PARTICULAR PLAYERS "Walker has integrated into the squad very well. He has a lot of experience on and off the pitch, up until now he has done everything that has been asked of him: he is a true professional and I hope that he continues this was. Loftus-Cheek? He can play in more than one position, he is a top player with good numbers, just like last year, Ruben can play as an attacking midfielder or as a box-to-box, it depends on the tactics and his fitness. He is available. The defence? It depends on the game, and on their firm. I trust all of my four central defenders".

ONE MATCH AT A TIME "If I don't believe in a comeback, I wouldn't be here. We have two goals, the Coppa Italia and fourth place. If we prepare for two games at once, it won't work, I know this from experience. It will be a tough game in Naples, and it is important for our season, but we won't back down. We have been training to win, knowing the qualities of our opposition".

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