Antonio Conte and Napoli have regrets after , insisting there may be ‘a superb line’ between success and failure, however the Scudetto dream ‘is just not extinguished.’
The Partenopei noticed this as a treasured alternative to additional shut on leaders Inter, who face a tough journey to Como this night.
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Nevertheless, Parma proved themselves to as soon as once more be a giant downside for them, as this was the third consecutive Serie A draw between these groups.
Gabriel Strefezza opened the scoring after simply 33 seconds, and though Napoli poured ahead all through, they not often examined Zion Suzuki apart from the Scott McTominay equaliser.
Conte pissed off at avoidable Parma objective
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 12: Antonio Conte, head coach of Napoli SSC appears to be like on in the course of the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 12, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photos)
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“It’s so apparent that there’s no have to remark,” viewing the objective when Alessandro Buongiorno and Juan Jesus each went for a similar lengthy ball.
“We observe these conditions time and again in coaching, the match scenario could be a bit extra emotional and the fallacious selections are made, however we have now labored on this. It’s a pity, as a result of we knew that Parma would sit very deep within the remaining third, we noticed additionally they put Delprato as a wingback, when normally he’s a defender, so it was extra of 5 on the again.”
Napoli had 74.5 per cent possession and put in 37 crosses, however not often examined goalkeeper Suzuki.
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 12: Scott McTominay of Napoli SSC celebrates after scoring his group’s first objective in the course of the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 12, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photos)
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“I instructed the lads on the finish of the match, there are such superb margins between the group that wins and the group that doesn’t. We should always’ve been extra centered, as a substitute we conceded that objective after 33 seconds.
“It was already going to be assault in opposition to defence anyway, after that objective, they arrange the barricades. It was an uphill wrestle from the very begin, it’s not straightforward to dominate to that diploma after which not enable any counter-attacks,” continued Conte.
“We scored, we had possibilities to win the sport, particularly with the Elmas header that was unbelievable. Some extent right here strikes us up the desk, we all know that we have to safe a Champions League spot, the lads gave it their all, but it surely’s such a superb line between success and a draw.
“It was all the time going to be a mountain to climb, we tried the whole lot to the very finish.”
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 12: Antonio Conte, head coach of Napoli SSC appears to be like on in the course of the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 12, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Picture by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Photos)
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This consequence implies that Napoli are proper now six factors off leaders Inter, however a lot is dependent upon what occurs on the Stadio Sinigaglia this night.
“The dream is just not extinguished, there are nonetheless six video games for us to play. It was a dream tied completely to what these forward of us do, and taking a look at Inter’s statistics thus far, it was all the time going to be an audacious dream.
“We are going to proceed doing what we’re doing, we gained 5 in a row, performed nicely away to Parma, it’s only a pity we might’ve had an additional two factors at present. That begin was a punch within the face that might’ve been a knockout blow, however we recovered and received this level, now we preserve going,” concluded Conte.