Antonio Conte underlined Napoli’s defensive emergency forward of their Champions League assembly with Sporting Lisbon, warning that Leonardo Spinazzola could need to be risked regardless of health considerations.
“If I selected this formation, it means it was one of the best one, additionally as a result of we ready it in simply someday,” Conte advised Sky Sport,
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“There was no time to alter issues. For me, it’s the line-up that provides us essentially the most ensures. We’re risking Spinazzola on the pitch and bringing Olivera to the bench. We should work as a crew to take care of this defensive disaster.”
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of Napoli through the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
On potential modifications: “Spinazzola and Olivera skilled individually, we’ll see right this moment. If there’s a have to threat, we’ll threat, as a result of we don’t have nice alternate options. One possibility might even be Elmas as a full-back.”
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Conte displays on Napoli loss to Milan & Sporting problem
The coach mirrored on : “We analysed the sport effectively. In opposition to Milan, we performed higher than in matches we received final season, however we weren’t as attentive. We have to be sharper in sure conditions.”
Looking forward to Sporting, Conte was cautious of their pedigree. “It’s an essential recreation in opposition to a superb crew. They received the Portuguese league and, with Benfica and Porto, they signify the elite. In opposition to Manchester Metropolis we misplaced in particular circumstances with Di Lorenzo’s crimson card. Sporting are usually not a small crew, they’ll wish to do effectively too.”
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Kevin De Bruyne of Napoli
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scores a penalty purpose through the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
Conte additionally addressed dressing-room self-discipline. “It’s not about one participant, like De Bruyne. Those that know me know my viewpoint on behaviour. It’s as much as me to revive the scenario and reinforce ideas. You possibly can let it slide as soon as, however not a second time.”
Lastly, he set the tone for his aspect’s method. “We wish to win, however we should perceive that the opponent is equally robust and decided. We’ll want to offer every thing.”