Conte analyzes the Udine defeat: "Too much fear in the second half, we need to improve."

Antonio Conte isn't looking for excuses after the defeat in Udine and gets straight to the heart of the matter: Napoli's attitude in the second half. Speaking to DAZN, the Italian coach clearly differentiated the two sides of the match, emphasizing how in the first half, Udinese never really threatened his team, while Napoli created several chances that deserved greater clarity in the final minutes.

The turning point came after halftime, when, according to Conte, fear and uncertainty set in. "In the second half, we took risks on trivial situations, from a throw-in or from misplaced clearances. From there, fear set in, and we became overly concerned," the coach explained, highlighting a limitation that goes beyond tactical considerations. Napoli, he said, must learn to manage delicate moments without being conditioned by anxiety about not conceding. "We brought the danger upon ourselves today. We need cunning and experience on the pitch; it's the players who need to be able to read these phases."

Conte then broadened his discussion to the team's overall situation, noting how the squad has been reduced due to external factors and how this inevitably takes its toll in certain matches. Despite this, the coach defends the group and acknowledges their commitment. "I have little to reproach the lads for; they're giving everything, even in difficult situations. We mustn't lose enthusiasm and motivation," he states, while calling for a leap in quality, especially on the road.

The final message is clear and sounds like a challenge within the dressing room: Napoli can grow, but it must do so in terms of personality and charisma. "Away from home, we need to show more character. That's where our room for improvement lies," Conte concludes, turning the defeat into a starting point for future work.