On the eve of the challenge between Naples and Udinese, scheduled for tomorrow at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, Antonio Conte he addressed several topics in the pre-match press conference, ranging from the transfer market to the team's ambitions, up to the importance of the club's facilities.
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Putting aside the controversy over the market, the Italian coach reiterated his approach: work with what you have and grow the team. “Where I have been, the club has grown. Football evolves, and you always have to study and improve”, declared Conte, underlining that the priority is not to spend millions on the market, but to create solid foundations for the future.
Among his ideas, the need emerges a reference sports center: "We need to build a home for Napoli, a youth sector that doesn't exist today. Rather than thinking about investments of 50-60 million on a player, we need to think about adequate structures and the future of the club."
Conte on the market: "No controversy, I work with what I have"
Despite the media attention on the incoming operations, Conte wanted to make it clear that he is not disappointed: “I’m not angry about those who didn’t make it. The goal is to get the most out of those who are here.” He then took stock of the latest signings and the injured players: "Good morning it's getting better, but at the moment Juan Jesus he is further up the hierarchy”.
“Billing he is a serious boy who is starting to get into Napoli's working methodology. Okay, however, is not yet in optimal condition and will have limited playing time". Speaking about the challenge with Udinese, Conte underlined the characteristics of the opponents: “Physical, structured team, with players over 1.90 meters tall who can bother us on the counterattack”, but he firmly reiterated: “Fear is not part of our vocabulary, but there is always great respect.”
Finally, Conte commented on Inter's defeat in Florence, making it clear that his team must not get distracted: “I tell the guys to just look at ourselves. Ours is a journey that began in July and I don’t know where it will take us, but we have to live it with serenity”.
Article published on 8 February 2025 - 15:12
