Antonio Conte was visibly irritated after , as it’s ‘not potential’ they ended below stress. ‘Rasmus Hojlund has nice prospects.’
The Partenopei continued their ultimate begin to the marketing campaign with three wins out of three, and for probably the most half it was a really snug night in Florence.
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Kevin De Bruyne transformed an early penalty, then Hojlund scored on his debut, with Sam Beukema additionally delivering for his first objective within the Napoli shirt.
Luca Ranieri ruined the clear sheet late on and sparked a Fiorentina fightback, however not sufficient to threaten the end result.
Conte visibly irritated at Napoli finale
FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Antonio Conte supervisor of SSC Napoli reacts in the course of the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Artemio Franchi on September 13, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
“We confirmed that we’re prepared. There was perspective from the beginning, it was a match that we dominated, as De Gea made a number of saves, so it’s not potential that we must always battle on the finish,”
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“The lads know, simply as I inform my children, the place they should enhance, what I appreciated and didn’t like. We conceded a objective after which began to battle. While you play this effectively, it’s good to kill off the sport and maintain it closed.”
Hojlund was not anticipated to be thrown into the beginning XI right away after his €6m mortgage from Manchester United with €44m possibility to purchase on the finish of the season, however
“Hojlund is just 22 years outdated, we obtained him from Manchester United, seeing because it introduced us luck doing that with McTominay,” joked Conte.
“We knew his qualities, he has nice potential and might enhance. You’ll be able to see he’s a lad with nice prospects.”
FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Antonio Conte supervisor of SSC Napoli gestures in the course of the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Artemio Franchi on September 13, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
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It was put to the coach that Hojlund is at his finest when operating into area, whereas Lorenzo Lucca and Romelu Lukaku can maybe do higher holding up the ball towards extra defensive sides.
“We signed Hojlund to exchange Romelu, who shall be out for a very long time. Napoli managed the match immediately, we additionally want somebody who can maintain the ball up, that’s true of all groups who wish to dominate matches,” continued Conte.
“Everybody did effectively tonight, we had been concentrated, permitting Fiorentina little or no motion with our excessive press, which prompted them plenty of issues.
“We may’ve scored extra objectives towards a Fiorentina aspect who reached the Convention League Remaining for 2 years operating, then the semi-final within the third, additionally reaching the Coppa Italia Remaining. We’re speaking a few workforce that has for years been well-structured to play in a number of tournaments, in order that they have actually good gamers. I feel they’re being under-rated, so coming right here and successful like this could make us really feel robust.
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“On the similar time, we have to see the place we are able to enhance. I’m not a perfectionist, however I do desire to see the glass half-empty so I can give attention to the place we have to enhance.”
FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Antonio Conte supervisor of SSC Napoli reacts in the course of the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Artemio Franchi on September 13, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
It places them within the ultimate mindset to enter their opening Champions League fixture, which shall be a visit to De Bruyne’s outdated membership Manchester Metropolis on the Etihad on Thursday.