Antonio Conte, Napoli coach, expressed his satisfaction to DAZN microphones after the 2-1 victory against Juventus, one of the most anticipated matches of the season.
The coach praised his team's determination, capable of overcoming difficulties and prevailing over a high-level opponent. "A great performance against a great team, undefeated so far, with a quality squad and strengthened by the transfer market.", Conte began. "This shows that hard work pays off, and that even in the face of obstacles, like Olivera's injury, we can bounce back thanks to the strength of the team. I'm fortunate to coach guys who believe blindly in what we do."
Conte underlined the importance of recent victories, such as the one against Atalanta, which have given a fundamental boost to the team's morale: "These successes give us strength, confidence, and self-esteem, especially at a time when we are facing difficulties that could have defeated anyone.
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The coach then made a comparison with last season, highlighting Napoli's change of pace: "These numbers are mind-blowing, considering where we were last year. Today, we're the ones who are pulling away from teams equipped to win. Here, you have to win without any ifs or buts, and we're proving we can do it."
Finally, Tale he reserved a thought for the fans, joking about the contagious enthusiasm that can be felt around the team: "I felt it was my duty to thank them after the victory in Bergamo. If I hadn't said a few words into the megaphone on the bus, we'd still be stuck at Capodichino!"
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