Antonio Conte insists that ‘seven or eight’ Serie A golf equipment can ‘goal for all the pieces’ whereas his Napoli facet will attempt to ‘be taught’ from Champions League ‘masters.’
Conte spoke at a press convention on Friday on the eve of a Serie A recreation in opposition to Cagliari.
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The primary query, nevertheless, was about Thursday’s Champions League draw that noticed the Partenopei meet Chelsea and Manchester Metropolis, amongst others.
“We’re delighted to take part on this competitors,” Conte stated
“It’s the high competitors a membership can play in. From our facet, there’s enthusiasm and a want to play, and we do it with lots of humility, making an attempt to be taught from the masters of this match and those that have already gained it, identical to good college students. Maybe someday we’ll surpass our lecturers. Proper now, nevertheless, we’re centered on the league as a result of the subsequent match is crucial one, in opposition to Cagliari, so our minds and focus are fully on Cagliari.”
The Sardinians have been the newest membership Napoli met at dwelling final season, when a 2-0 win in Spherical 38 gave the Partenopei their second Scudetto in three years.
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“We gained the Scudetto with authority, enduring stress as effectively. What I anticipate is focus and depth, like in that match,” stated Conte.
Conte: We gained’t beat Cagliari simply because we’re Napoli
SASSUOLO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of Napoli, shouts directions in the course of the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and SSC Napoli at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on August 23, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
“We have been a staff that stepped onto the pitch figuring out precisely what we wished to do. It will likely be one other recreation tomorrow, the second, and Cagliari will need to affirm the great issues they did in opposition to Fiorentina.
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“So, if we expect we’re Napoli and we’ll win simply because we have now the Scudetto on our shirts, we’ll make an enormous mistake. If we match the depth that they are going to carry, then we’ll ship a superb efficiency.
“As I stated earlier than the beginning of the season, will probably be a really tough league, as at all times. There will likely be an awesome stability. I see seven or eight well-equipped golf equipment, and there will likely be an actual battle,” Conte continued.
“I say this very actually, it’s going to be powerful. There are seven, eight sides which are robust sufficient to goal for all the pieces.”
Napoli secured a of their season opener final week with objectives courtesy of Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay.
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Conte: ‘McTominay picked up proper the place he left off’
SASSUOLO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Scott McTominay of Napoli celebrates scoring his staff’s first aim in the course of the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and SSC Napoli at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on August 23, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photos)
“Scott has picked up proper the place he left off with an awesome efficiency and a aim,” stated Conte.
“Then a superb debut for Kevin [De Bruyne]. The staff did effectively, however we should proceed on this path and maintain enhancing, as a result of we all know that solely on this manner does success come.”
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Alex Meret began in aim in opposition to Sassuolo, however it’s nonetheless unclear whether or not Conte will decide new signing Vanja Milinkovic-Savic in opposition to the Rossoblu tomorrow.
“I’ve already informed you. With the goalkeeper, you’ll at all times have to attend for the line-up,” Conte stated, smiling.
“They already know completely who’s going to play. For me, it’s a non-issue. It was a problem final yr, however this yr we’re higher structured when it comes to goalkeepers, and we’re glad.”
Lastly, the Italian tactician confirmed that Miguel Gutierrez wouldn’t be out there and will probably return after the worldwide break.