Antonio Conte has no doubts: Napoli-Cagliari is not just a match, it is the match. The challenge that can transform a great season into a historic feat. On the eve of the match that is worth the scudetto, the Italian coach shows up at the press conference with the lucid tension of someone who knows how much the next ninety minutes weigh.
"It was a short but intense week, full of emotions. The only distraction I get is when I eat or try to sleep», says Conte, giving a glimpse of all the pressure that is felt in the Napoli house. But also the awareness of those who are used to living for these nights. "We know that your mind can take you anywhere, but we have to stay focused. This is the game that decides what kind of season you've had: whether it's great or superlative."
The coach does not hide the difficulties, especially from a physical point of view: "The situation of the injured has not changed, those who were behind are still behind. Those who have not played are a little better. But the desire to attack the games remains our identity. Sometimes we succeed, sometimes not, it also depends on the opponent."
And tomorrow, the opponent is a Cagliari that Tale do not underestimate: «It's a good team, it deserves respect. We will do it, as always, 100%. Because only in this way will we have a better chance of winning". Then a final passage full of experience and wisdom from the field: "I reminded my boys of certain situations experienced in the past. They serve as a warning, because in challenges like this nothing is forgiven."
Article published on May 22, 2025 - 15:37 pm
