On the eve of the match against Roma, Antonio Conte spoke in a press conference analyzing the value of the opponent and the difficulties of the match: the Napoli coach underlined the growth of the Giallorossi team, highlighting its excellent performance in recent weeks.
We're facing a top-quality team, with top-class players like Dybala, Paredes, Hummels, Ndicka, Dovbyk, Pellegrini, Mancini, and Svilar. They've improved a lot in the last two months, and they've shown their full strength at home: between the league and the Europa League, they've won seven straight games, scoring 23 goals and conceding only three. It'll be a tough match, but we've prepared well., declared the Italian coach.
In addition to the analysis of the match, Conte addressed the issue of the market, clarifying the sale of kvaratskhelia and on the club's strategies. "I said we shouldn't do any damage and that the team should stay at the same level. It's undeniable that we've lost an important player, sold for between €70 and €75 million, and to date he hasn't been replaced. That's all well and good, but we can't ignore it. It's a significant absence, and we can't say we've improved. However, the lads are showing incredible growth: we have the same points as last year, and that's thanks to them. My job is to make the most of what I have and not dwell on what's missing.".
On possible incoming operations, Conte preferred to maintain a pragmatic attitude. We'll have to wait until the end of the transfer window to draw any conclusions. I'm ready for any scenario. This team is a ship at sea, not a safe haven. My job is to take it to the best possible destination. Napoli's transfer window will never be like the big clubs; there are financial parameters to meet, and we can't be too loud. We know the situation, and we have to approach it with the right mentality: keep your head down and work hard..
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I read the article and I agree with Conte about Roma's growth, but also that Napoli needs reinforcements. It's strange that they didn't replace Kvaratskhelia, he's a key player for the team. Even if the boys are doing well, I think that without a replacement it will be hard to compete.