Antonio Conte says that Napoli have ‘put a little bit of strain on the groups on the high’ after their in Serie A on Friday night, their fourth win in as many matches, which has briefly despatched them above Milan and into second place within the league desk.
A purpose from Scott McTominay after simply over a minute was sufficient for the Partenopei to carry onto on the Unipol Domus, as Conte’s facet prevented their hosts from having any photographs on the right track throughout the 90 minutes.
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This was additionally the primary clear sheet that Napoli have managed to maintain in 11 matches.
Conte evaluations Napoli’s 1-0 victory over Cagliari: ‘No person ought to cease us from trying forward’
Regardless of their victory, Conte feels that there’s nonetheless room for enchancment when it comes to Napoli’s efficiency. He feels that getting key gamers like McTominay, Kevin De Bruyne, Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Stanislav Lobotka again to ‘100%’ can be key, although.
“We made too many errors. We might have performed higher and commanded the sport extra provided that Cagliari didn’t come to press,” Conte DAZN after full-time.
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“We appeared for the second purpose within the second half, something can occur in these kinds of video games. Now we go into the (worldwide) break with three factors, ready on the others.
“Three factors additional into the Champions League spots, we’ve been extraordinary during the last seven months to remain within the high positions. We’re these in entrance of us, however we’re not making any empty guarantees. It doesn’t take a lot to get dragged again by these behind us.”
CAGLIARI, ITALY – MARCH 20: Scott Francis Mctominay of Napoli scores his purpose 0-1 throughout the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Sant’Elia on March 20, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Picture by Enrico Locci/Getty Photos)
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Earlier than Friday, Napoli had not saved a clear sheet in any competitors since their on January 4, their first recreation of the calendar yr.
“It’s essential to document a clear sheet after 11 video games,” mentioned Conte. “Cagliari didn’t have a shot on purpose right now. Having the ability to defend properly requires everybody. There was nice utility and need. The fellows understood the significance of the match, even when we struggled to materialise that.”
Napoli’s defence of their 2024-25 Scudetto was fully obliterated by accidents. At sure levels, Conte had a full beginning XI unavailable via damage. However, right now, De Bruyne and McTominay have been in a position to begin alongside one another for the primary time in nearly 5 months, courting again to a 3-1 win over Inter again in October .
“Clearly having some gamers again is essential, however what counts is them being at 100%,” Conte defined.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – MARCH 20: Scott Francis Mctominay of Napoli celebrates his purpose 0-1 with the team-mates throughout the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Sant’Elia on March 20, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Picture by Enrico Locci/Getty Photos)
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“Anguissa and McTominay aren’t ‘good’ once more but, Kevin (De Bruyne) I believed was doing properly. Lobotka struggled somewhat bit extra, and we nonetheless should get Rrahmani and Di Lorenzo again. Neres is tough, I believe.
“We’ve held our personal during the last seven months, now now we have to qualify for the Champions League, however we all know that different groups need that too. No person ought to cease us from trying forward. At this time we’ve put a little bit of strain on the groups on the high.”