Antonio Conte, Napoli’s new coach, made some statements to Sky Sport 24, after the presentation press conference at Palazzo Reale. Here’s how he expressed it:
“Next year will have to be the year in which we have to talk little and do a lot of actions. We are coming from a season that is not good from many points of view, and we need to find spirit and unity. There is a desire for revenge and I want a Napoli that has this desire. This challenge comes at the right time, very difficult on paper. I get there at the right age after the right experiences and with great motivation. I believe a lot in destiny, and what awaits me gives me enthusiasm. It lit a fire inside me. We must not make proclamations or give illusions, because the fact is that last season there were 40 points for Inter. Significant gap compared to many teams, so we try to build day by day knowing that it will be tough. Of Lorenzo and Kvaratskhelia? They know well what my thoughts are, I was very clear. I came here to embrace a project: let’s start from tenth place and selling the best means making small talk. They are central to my project. I spoke to them, I know there was frustration last year with many situations. Today there is a new coach, the president doesn’t need to sell and he promised me so. We will try in the best possible way to resolve, if there is something to resolve. But they will stay with me regardless. Lukaku? Today the fact is that Osimhen is a Napoli player. Excellent player, strong, so going further today wouldn’t be right. A lack of respect towards everyone else.”
