Antonio Conte praised his Napoli facet for his or her spirit and depth after a on the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, describing it as a “European-style” match between two courageous, proactive groups.
“I noticed a match performed at a really intense stage,” Conte instructed DAZN, .
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“They will complain concerning the penalty incident, however within the second half we deserved one thing extra. Many suppose Como are a small facet simply because they’re referred to as Como, however they’re an actual workforce doing nice issues. Compliments to them and to us, as a result of we produced a critical efficiency regardless of the difficulties with gamers pressured off.”
NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach through the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Como 1907 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
Conte: ‘Elmas and Gutierrez delivered performances of substance’
Conte reserved explicit reward for Eljif Elmas and Gutierrez, each of whom impressed in a bodily demanding encounter.
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“Elmas and Gutierrez performed very well: two performances of substance. We pressed excessive and tried to win the ball, and so they did the identical. It was a European-style sport the place no workforce sat again in their very own half. I’m a lot happier right this moment than after some wins, as a result of I received a response from an actual workforce.”
NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach speaking with referee Luca Zuffer through the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Como 1907 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
Conte: ‘A good outcome; Lukaku working arduous to get well’
When requested about Cesc Fabregas’ declare that Como “deserved to win,” Conte was magnanimous however agency.
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“Como performed very nicely, however let’s not neglect additionally they beat Juventus just lately,” he replied. “They’re a rising facet. If we discuss concerning the outcome, I don’t bear in mind a save from Vanja. General it was a good outcome – they’d the higher first half, however we had been stronger within the second.”
Lastly, Conte offered an replace on Romelu Lukaku’s harm restoration, expressing cautious optimism concerning the Belgian’s progress.
“I don’t know – you’d should ask the docs,” he admitted. “He’s working arduous to soak up a critical harm. His presence is at all times optimistic for the group and for himself. We’re glad to have him round, and we’ll be even happier when he’s again on the pitch.”