Antonio Conte delivered a powerful post-match analysis following Napoli’s crucial victory over Juventus, emphasizing the team’s remarkable resilience and growth.
Reflecting on the team’s performance, Conte highlighted the group’s exceptional character: “I coach a group of players who know how to face challenges, even those that emerge at the last moment, like Olivera’s calf injury. The strength of our group comes from believing in daily work, and on the field, you can see the results of our weekly preparation.”
He passionately spoke about the significance of their victory: “We beat an opponent with an incredibly strong squad that is still reinforcing itself in this transfer window and had not yet lost in the league. Winning consecutively against Atalanta and Juventus boosts our self-confidence.”
Conte was particularly proud of how the team overcame potential setbacks: “There were moments that could have defeated anyone, but we were brave not to cry over our difficulties.”
Addressing questions about what might be missing from the team, Conte offered a philosophical perspective: “A true leader values what they have. The players believe blindly in what we’re doing. If we look at the numbers and statistics, we’d almost get a headache thinking about last year’s situation.”
He emphasized the team’s transformation: “Remember the astronomical gap that existed between Napoli and teams like Juventus, Inter, and Atalanta. Today, we’ve managed to turn the situation around against a team that, by history, must always fight to win without ifs or buts.”
Conte also touched on the team’s playing style and public perception: “Napoli plays European-level football, and I am fully satisfied. We’ve grown exponentially in six months, and success doesn’t come by divine grace.”
