Antonio Conte admits was ‘an necessary step in the direction of the Scudetto’ for Napoli, however warns he ‘received and misplaced titles on the ultimate day’ earlier than.
It was a really powerful match on the Stadio By way of del Mare, in Conte’s hometown of Lecce though the native followers have hated him for years after he represented their bitter native rivals Bari.
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The sport was determined by a routine straight off the coaching floor, Scott McTominay working to the tip of the Lecce wall and ducking to permit the Giacomo Raspadori free kick by means of, subsequently unsighting the goalkeeper.
This consequence means Napoli want solely seven factors from the remaining three rounds to mathematically safe the Scudetto, and that’s assuming Inter win each sport too.
Conte confession on Scudetto possibilities
LECCE, ITALY – MAY 03: Giacomo Raspadori of Napoli celebrates with their teammates after scoring his group’s opening purpose through the Serie A match between Lecce and Napoli at Stadio By way of del Mare on Could 03, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photograph by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Photos)
“I don’t have to lie, this was an necessary step in the direction of the Scudetto,” , lastly shaking off the months of denials they had been within the working for the title.
“It is a crucial step, even when not an important. I used to be afraid of Lecce on their very own turf, as they’re battling in opposition to relegation, whereas we arrived right here coping with an emergency state of affairs.”
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There was some dangerous information when Stanislav Lobotka limped off following a knock to the ankle, though he had tried to play on in the beginning of the second half.
“I hope that Lobotka can get better for the subsequent sport, as a result of we proceed to crumble right here. We don’t have Neres, Buongiorno, Juan Jesus…”
With Alessandro Buongiorno, Juan Jesus and David Neres out injured, Conte had with Raspadori upfront and Matias Olivera as a makeshift centre-back.
“Individuals appeared to behave like this was all regular, however Olivera performed for the primary time with me as a central defender,” insisted the coach.
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“This can be a group that’s responding with everybody, as even Simone Scuffet did properly in opposition to Bologna.”
It’s nonetheless regarding for Napoli’s switch technique that central defender Rafa Marin was left on the bench all through, with Conte preferring left-back Olivera there as an alternative.
Napoli coach makes sturdy assertion
LECCE, ITALY – MAY 03: Giacomo Raspadori of Napoli celebrates with their teammates after scoring his group’s opening purpose through the Serie A match between Lecce and Napoli at Stadio By way of del Mare on Could 03, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photograph by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Photos)
Conte was requested why he appeared to be so offended on the closing whistle, storming off down the tunnel.
“The distinction between a draw and a win immediately was life-changing,” he insisted.
“I ended the sport wired, not offended.”
Now that Napoli are on the verge of this triumph, it might imply Conte successful the Serie A title at three totally different golf equipment. Is that this his masterpiece?
“I’ll say it if and when it occurs, as a result of I’ve each received and misplaced titles on the ultimate day. Those that win write the historical past books. The others can solely learn them.”