In the 2nd round of Serie A match which ended on August 26th, Beijing time, Napoli won an important victory over Bologna with 3-0 score. After the match, Napoli manager Conte attended the press conference and commented on his team's performance and looked ahead to the coming matches.
Conte began by expressing his confidence in the core team, emphasizing that an unbreakable relationship is being built with the players. According to Conte, the players are good people, train very hard and have a deep affection for the Napoli shirt. Although last week's defeat dealt a heavy blow to the team, Conte said that the team never lost its determination to make sacrifices in order to lift its head back up.
Conte expressed his excitement over the win, but he was also clear that it was just a starting point. He emphasized that the team has to be united as one cannot go very far alone. In today's game, Conte saw the right mental state, which is the key to beat the strong Bologna team.
Speaking about the fans, Conte said that Napoli's fans are the twelfth man of the team and they always have a deep affection for the team. According to Conte, no matter what the situation is, the team must send a signal that they must move on, build confidence and continue to show unity.
Regarding the transfer window and the new additions to the squad, Conte said that he wants the transfer window to be over as soon as possible as it is not easy for the coach to create chemistry and a sense of unity within the team. He did not comment on the transfer of Romelu Lukaku, but recognized the performance of Neres and thought that Raspadoli and Giovanni Simeone also did well.
Speaking about the team's progress, Conte said that while it is desired, it is easier said than done. He expressed his satisfaction with Kvaratskhelya's attitude towards training and considered Buongiorno to be an important reinforcement. Conte also revealed the team's tactical setup, where they use a 3-1-6 formation in attack, with Di Lorenzo stepping in to participate in the attack, while trying to stay as compact as possible in defense.
Finally, Conte looked ahead to the coming matches, saying that the team still has a lot of work to do and will continue to work hard. He specifically mentioned the upcoming match against Parma, saying that the team will prepare carefully and strive for a better result.
