Antonio Conte took center stage after the match at the Olimpico, proud of a Napoli side that, despite the emergency, prevailed over Roma with character and courage. The Italian coach acknowledged the weight of the victory: "Coming to Rome and playing with this personality wasn't easy; they're a great team. I asked the boys to always look their opponents in the eye, and they gave me an extraordinary response."
A satisfaction made even stronger by the numerous absences that will continue to affect the coming weeks. "I hope nothing happens to the players who are there. Otherwise, we'll be in trouble again.", admits Conte, while underlining the compactness of the group.
The coach insists on the team's identity, the one that allowed Napoli to believe in themselves again: "The group is demonstrating enthusiasm, desire, and determination, the same values that led us to the Scudetto last year. We want to try to defend it, hoping there are no more defections." The key concept, reiterated several times, is the fighting spirit: "This is a truly remarkable moment, and maintaining this level of excellence is incredible. Winning against Atalanta and here in Rome was crucial. If we want to, we can."
Conte also returns to the mini-break he granted himself during the international break, a topic that had caused discussion: "It's normal in England. I've already done it at Chelsea and Tottenham. There was an agreement with the club, and I think I'll do it again: the pressure is high, every now and then you need a breath of fresh air."
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