Antonio Conte feels Eintracht Frankfurt ‘realized the Italian Catenaccio’ because the Germans held Napoli to a
Conte commented on Napoli’s goalless stalemate towards Bundesliga aspect Eintracht Frankfurt within the Champions League Spherical 4 on Tuesday. The Partenopei now have 4 factors within the standings.
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“A German group realized the Italian Catenaccio. Let’s say they have been a bit too cautious,” Conte informed Sky by way of
Conte: ‘If Napoli had performed this fashion…’
NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 04: SSC Napoli head coach Antonio Conte appears to be like on earlier than the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD4 match between SSC Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 04, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
“Folks discuss attacking soccer, European soccer, and we respect everybody. Had we performed the identical means in Germany, they might have spoken about outdated soccer, Catenaccio and counter-attacks. There’s most respect. Let’s say we’re good academics anyway. We are attempting to go ahead at a footballing degree and provide one thing European, dominating the sport and making an vital impression.”
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It’s Napoli’s second consecutive 0-0 draw as they’d collected the identical end in Serie A towards Como this previous Saturday.
As soon as once more, Conte argued {that a} busier fixture listing in comparison with final season is affecting the group, who must adapt to a brand new routine.
Napoli host Eintracht with out a number of gamers: Romelu Lukaku, Alex Meret, Kevin De Bruyne, Leonardo Spinazzola and Billy Gilmour have been injured, Lorenzo Lucca was suspended, Luca Marianucci and Pasquale Mazzocchi should not a part of Napoli’s UEFA squad.
“We had some huge possibilities for my part, however I can’t blame the lads for the spirit and dedication they put in. We’re ending a seven-game cycle, attempting to invent new options as effectively,” Conte continued.
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Conte: Napoli’s season ‘harder’ in 2025-26
NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 04: SSC Napoli gamers present their disappointment after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD4 match between SSC Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 04, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)
“We should all perceive that it’s harder for the footballers, for the medical doctors and for me to arrange for one sport each three days. There are accidents and issues that we face in one of the best ways. It’s not honest to say those that are absent. I believe the lads are nonetheless doing very effectively.
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“The boys have absorbed the De Bruyne blow, we’re struggling on numerical phrases as a result of in the present day we didn’t have many choices in midfield. We needed to discover a resolution with Elmas. We’ve got to face a brand new scenario this season, not simply on the pitch, however particularly off the sphere. The footballers don’t practice the identical means, so we should handle them in one of the best ways, beneath each side.”
I believe the lads have given their all. I noticed vital possibilities and an enchancment within the second half. I consider possibilities for McTominay and Hojlund. Had we scored, we’d have gained 3-0, and it might have been an excellent Napoli efficiency. We’ve got the ambition to develop and acquire expertise this season as a result of the are extra video games than final season. You may be formidable, however there’s a path to observe.”
Napoli will face Qarabag, Benfica, Copenhagen and Chelsea within the final 4 Champions League video games within the league part.