Antonio Conte was visibly irritated after , as it’s ‘not potential’ they ended underneath stress. ‘Rasmus Hojlund has nice prospects.’
The Partenopei continued their splendid begin to the marketing campaign with three wins out of three, and for probably the most half it was a really comfy night in Florence.
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Kevin De Bruyne transformed an early penalty, then Hojlund scored on his debut, with Sam Beukema additionally handing over for his first purpose within the Napoli shirt.
Luca Ranieri ruined the clear sheet late on and sparked a Fiorentina fightback, however not sufficient to threaten the outcome.
Conte visibly irritated at Napoli finale
FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Antonio Conte supervisor of SSC Napoli reacts through the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Artemio Franchi on September 13, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
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“We confirmed that we’re prepared. There was an excellent angle 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 wrestle on the finish,”
“The lads know, simply as I inform my children, the place they should enhance, what I preferred and didn’t like. We conceded a purpose after which began to wrestle. Once you play this nicely, it is advisable to kill off the sport and preserve 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
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“Hojlund is barely 22 years outdated, we obtained him from Manchester United, seeing because it introduced us luck doing that with McTominay,” joked Conte.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 may enhance. You may see he’s a lad with nice prospects.”
FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Antonio Conte supervisor of SSC Napoli gestures through the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Artemio Franchi on September 13, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph 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 in opposition to extra defensive sides.
“We signed Hojlund to switch Romelu, who will probably be out for a very long time. Napoli managed the match in the present day, 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 nicely tonight, we had been concentrated, permitting Fiorentina little or no motion with our excessive press, which precipitated them lots of issues.
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“We might’ve scored extra targets in opposition to a Fiorentina facet who reached the Convention League Ultimate for 2 years operating, then the semi-final within the third, additionally reaching the Coppa Italia Ultimate. We’re speaking a few group 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.
“On the similar time, we have to see the place we will enhance. I’m not a perfectionist, however I do want to see the glass half-empty so I can deal with the place we have to enhance.”
FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Antonio Conte supervisor of SSC Napoli reacts through the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Artemio Franchi on September 13, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
It places them within the splendid mindset to enter their opening Champions League fixture, which will probably be a visit to De Bruyne’s outdated membership Manchester Metropolis on the Etihad on Thursday.