Manchester - It's the eve of great football in Manchester, where Napoli prepares to face Manchester City in their Champions League debut. TaleNapoli's coach, Antonio Conte, spoke at a press conference showing humility but also great determination, emphasizing that his team will not give up its playing identity, even against one of the strongest teams in Europe.
Conte's words: "We cannot change our nature."
"We can't change our nature," Conte reiterated, "I don't think we should raise our gloves just to defend ourselves."
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Analysis on Hojlund and his return to England
Conte also commented on the arrival of Rasmus Hojlund, already with an unsuccessful stint at Manchester United. "The important thing is that players arrive who can help," said the manager, who then offered words of encouragement to the young Danish striker: "He's still 22, he has a whole career ahead of him."
The return to England It is a source of pride for him: "Returning to Manchester For a European competition, it's a source of pride. I'm returning with Napoli, who won the Scudetto. We'll face a team that has made football history." Conte expressed his joy at returning to a country where he had "two experiences with top clubs like Chelsea and Tottenham," and reiterated the importance of approaching the Champions League with "humility," but also with "an awareness of one's own strength."
Comments (1)
Conte's analysis of Hojlund is interesting, but I don't know if the strategy is right. Perhaps they should focus on a more solid defense, especially against a team like Manchester City, which has strong, fast attackers.