15:52
Conte mentions the market
“Even if there is only one day left until the end of the transfer window, we have to be good at putting in the right pieces. We know that you cannot do everything right away but you have to do the minimum and then add pieces little by little to achieve success.”
15:51
“Di Lorenzo is a strong player.”
“I insisted a lot on Di Lorenzo’s confirmation and also on other players. I did not know him personally, but I knew that he had human qualities and I knew his love for the team. I tried to make everyone understand his importance.” A very intelligent human being and footballer, he has the right attacking timing to understand when to make an exchange or when to come on the pitch, and since they asked me to rebuild a strong team, I could not ignore that from him. But I repeat, I can only pay tribute to the historic group I am talking about.
15:47
Kvaratskhelia could become a big player
“Kvaratskhelia is a good boy who trains in a very professional way and has the desire to improve and that for me is the basis for further growth. He has his head on his shoulders. He is 23 years old and has a life ahead of him. To be really important, he has a lot of room for improvement, I try to give him as much unpredictability as possible. If you put him in just one area of the pitch, the opponent will also read the situation. ‘A hat-trick on the pitch and not just outside, Kvaratskhelia is a talent that makes himself available to the team and that is important for everyone, and we are lucky to have him in the team.'”
15:44
“It will be a very difficult match against Parma”
“Parma are a great team with strong players. They have a lot of energy, they are young and if you leave them on the pitch in the replay it hurts you. You will need intelligence to attack in the right way because they are well-rounded and play well.” It will be a very difficult match, even more so than the Bologna match.
15:42
“I went to the Maradona mural at night”
“At 11.30pm I was at the Maradona mural in the Quartieri Spagnoli with my wife, my daughter and my brother, I don’t know how I found out, someone must have recognised me. It’s a great experience, it’s a place of worship, you can breathe a special atmosphere, incredible, there’s a crazy energy I wanted to go and I’m happy I did but it’s strange that I wanted to do it in silence but I was very happy that I did it without any special escorts.”
15:40
“To win you need toughness and the players know that.”
“The old Napoli conceded 48 goals and so they didn’t go anywhere. Some strong positions were also lost due to the many changes with four coaches in one year. Everyone has their own ideas. My players know that solidity, order and calm are the basic conditions for winning. We try to work in all aspects. In difficulties they are no longer used to suffering. We try to propose situations in which we have to suffer and unite to achieve good success.
15:37
“We are rebuilding Naples”
“The fan must delve deeper and understand that the reconstruction work has begun on a basis that I consider important for the club to rebuild the team on. We have made some assessments and we are adding elements little by little. There must be great positivity from this point of view, we are laying the foundations, we must be influenced by the episodes, this is a path, there will be victories or setbacks, but I repeat, let us not be influenced by the results or the episodes. What we must know is that the reconstruction has begun, there is a project and a new vision and I hope to be able to follow it for as long as possible. We want to build solid foundations so that Napoli can become the main opponent of the usual remarks.”
15:33
“Happy with this set”
“I saw the participation and commitment even before the win against Bologna, apart from the result in Verona. In training, the team has always given everything. Obviously we know how a positive result can change the mood and make us happier. I have always said that. There has never been a lack of work in this group and for that reason, I say it with pride, I am really very satisfied with this team because they give me everything.
15:31
Conte still not talking about Lukaku
“As for Lukaku, I am waiting for the official announcement. Before I talk about a player, as happened in the past, I always wait for the announcement. Only then do I start talking about him.”
15:22
Few minutes before the start of Conte’s conference
The press room at the Castel Volturno training centre is starting to fill up, and in a few minutes Conte’s press conference will begin.
15:13
Napoli, latest news on Osimhen’s future
FifthEctor Osimhen is On Chelsea’s list Who is still looking for a first striker for Marisca. The player is liked and interested, but there is an obstacle that makes the deal difficult and complicated: the high salary and the demands of the Nigerian under the new contract. (Read the news)
15:03
Conte arrived at Castel Volturno
A few minutes ago, Conte arrived at the Castel Volturno training center. The press conference is scheduled for 3.30 pm.
14:50
Napoli, Lukaku is already in good shape
While waiting for the official announcement, Romelu Lukaku is already in good shape and preparing for the opening match of the tournament with Parma. (Read the news)
14:28
O’Reilly, injury complicates Gilmour-Napoli deal
Gilmour is unlikely to arrive from Brighton at the moment due to the injury to his replacement. (Read the news)
14:12
McTominay at Napoli: Fans go crazy
Yesterday was Lukaku’s day, today is Scott McTominay’s day. The Scottish midfielder arrived in Naples ahead of lunch, where he was greeted by hundreds of fans. (Watch the video)
13:59
Napoli achieves its first victory over Bologna
Napoli have three points in the standings after beating Bologna on Sunday. Bentegodi lost to Hellas on his debut. Conte is looking for confirmation from his team.
Training Center in Castel Volturno
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