“Goals? I don’t like making proclamations.
I spoke with the coach and I set myself the goal of giving everything in every match, improving day by day with a lot workThe second goal is not to disappoint the fans.
It doesn't mean never making mistakes, because that's impossible, but I want them to know that we're giving everything on and off the pitch and we're really sweating for this shirt." With these words, Alessandro Good morning, Napoli's new defender, presented himself at his first match conference press in the blue jersey in Castel di Sangro. Buongiorno, purchased from Torino for 35 million euros plus 5 in bonuses, has signed a five-year contract with Napoli.
During the press conference, he highlighted the intense work done with the new coach Antonio Conte: “We are trying to understand all the concepts that Conte wants to be applied, the positions and movements in the possession and non-possession phase. We watch a lot of videos and I compare myself with him and his collaborators.
This is a period in which you have to learn what the coach requires, with a lot of will. Conte is very clear in his requests and we are on the right path.
I feel ready, everyone must feel like a leader, help their teammates and sacrifice themselves for others."
Regarding the possibility of reprising the role left vacant by Kim Min-jae, Buongiorno said: “I don’t like to make comparisons. Kim was an important player for Napoli and I hope I can be too.
I try to give a technical contribution on the pitch and from a leadership point of view.”
Buongiorno also spoke about the challenges against some of the most difficult attackers to stop: "osimhen He was tough, we all know his strength and speed. He was very difficult to mark. Lukaku?
For Torino’s man-to-man game, it was very difficult against Lukaku, he is physically imposing.”
Article published on 29 July 2024 - 16:37
