Pre-match press conference of Antonio Conte who has addressed head-on the recent statements of the Inter president, Joseph Marotta, who defined Napoli “favorite for the Scudetto”. “Marotta? He can say what he wants, but knowing him, I know he wouldn't be happy if Inter didn't win the championship. It's clear that everyone has to play their role”, said Conte, underlining Inter's strength but launching a warning: “Maybe they focus too much on us, without looking at who could really be a nuisance.” A clear reference to theAtalanta, currently second in the standings, which could be the real threat in the race for the title.
Conte then wanted to bring the discussion back to realism: "Here we talk too easily about winning. To get there, we need to build and create a concrete ambition, not live on dreams. I don't take away anyone's dream, but reality exists. We are working for something lasting, to give joy to the fans, but I often see an environment that is not united, and this is another obstacle."
Conte closed by reiterating his philosophy: “It takes patience. We can't do more than work. I'm firm on my ideas: work and construction. There's no such thing as waking up one morning and saying 'let's go win'”. Napoli's coach wanted to shift the focus from the difficult moment to a long-term vision, inviting everyone, from fans to management, to be patient and realistic. The challenge against Lazio in Coppa Italia It will be a first test to demonstrate that the path taken can take us far.
Article published on 3 December 2024 - 16:02
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