Alessandro Buongiorno chose the south to raise the bar, and now from Dimaro, with the Dolomite skies above his head and the Scudetto sewn onto his chest, he has no doubts: "We'll defend the title tooth and nail." The former Granata player, now a pillar of the Azzurri defense, describes the atmosphere in the Italian training camp: sweat, concentration, and a coach, Antonio Conte, who makes no concessions to anyone.
"The coach is really fired up ," the defender explained to Sky. " He's making us work incredibly hard, but we're happy. We're tired from the heavy workload, but we're motivated. We want to be ready for the start of the season." Coming off a season plagued by injuries, Buongiorno is making the most of every day to regain his best form: "I'm feeling better, I'm working to get back to my best. I can't wait to work hard with my teammates again."
Napoli is still getting to grips with the game, with many new faces still needing to get used to Conte's tactics. This Saturday, they'll play their second summer friendly against Catanzaro after their defeat to Arezzo. "These are useful tests ," Buongiorno says. " They help us get into shape and get to know each other better, especially for those who have just arrived." Among them are Marianucci and Beukema, his new teammates: "They're excellent at man-marking, and we'll help them learn our automatic skills. They're applying themselves really well."
In midfield, the signing that has fans dreaming is Kevin De Bruyne. But Buongiorno was impressed by more than just his talent: "His humility surprised me. He settled in immediately, gives advice, and works with everyone. He's one of us." Up front, Lucca will carry the weight of the attack: "His structure and physical presence will help us, but it will take a lot of work from everyone."
The article talks about Alessandro Buongiorno and his approach to the new season, but I'm not sure how the training camp works. I think it's important for players to find the right condition, but I don't know if that's enough.