Antonio Conte explains a few of his selections as Napoli tackle Manchester Metropolis together with his first Champions League sport in over two years. ‘I get ardour from all soccer.’
It kicks off on the Etihad Metropolis of Manchester Stadium at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT).
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The Partenopei are again within the Champions League after having the ability to focus solely on Serie A final season, and instantly face a troublesome journey to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester Metropolis.
Conte sticks to Napoli plan with Manchester Metropolis
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. (Photograph by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
Curiously, each Napoli and Manchester Metropolis made zero adjustments from the perimeters that received of their home leagues on the weekend.
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“We each confirmed the identical beginning XI because the weekend,”
Alex Meret is just not at 100 per cent, however the coach reveals as a tactical resolution too.
“It was a alternative for the goalkeeper, it doesn’t depend upon any harm issues.”
CASTEL DI SANGRO, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Vanja Milinkovic Savic of Napoli appears on in the course of the pre-season pleasant match between Napoli and Olympiacos at Stadio Teofilo Patini on August 14, 2025 in Castel di Sangro, Italy. (Photograph by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Pictures)
Guardiola has a really explicit model of soccer, so Conte was requested if he’ll keep the identical tactical method that Napoli have used to this point this season.
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“We attempt to proceed alongside our path, however you could additionally perceive what the opponents will enable you. Nothing adjustments for us, we began this journey final season and can proceed with our method, irrespective of who we’re up in opposition to.”
That is Conte’s return to the Champions League too, as his final sport on this event was Tottenham Hotspur’s 0-0 draw in opposition to Milan in March 2023.
“I really feel the identical emotion, whether or not it’s the Champions League, Serie A, Coppa Italia or a pleasant. That is the fervour I get from all soccer,” smiled the coach.