Antonio Conte insists he would’ve ‘been proud of a 0-0’ outcome in opposition to Cagliari, so was overjoyed at , additionally welcoming Rasmus Hojlund and Eljif Elmas to the squad.
The Partenopei have been more and more annoyed of their first match of the season on the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, failing to interrupt down a rugged Sardinian defence and their former goalkeeper Elia Caprile.
Nevertheless, deep into stoppages on the ninety fifth minute, Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa swept within the Alessandro Buongiorno help to offer all of them three factors. What did Conte assume on the touchline?
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“Lastly!”
“You all noticed what occurred, it was your typical sport the place you run the very large danger of defeat. I’d’ve even been proud of the 0-0, as a result of we performed as an actual workforce, with persistence, looking for the best way by.
“It felt just like the purpose was cursed, whereas Cagliari have been very, very intense, I didn’t anticipate them to be this defensive. We didn’t enable them counter-attacks, which was crucial factor, as if you end up dominating like that, you run the chance. We’re bettering when it comes to focus and depth, we believed to the top, and have been rewarded with the winner 20 seconds from the top. I’m very joyful.”
Conte in want of latest attacking choices at Napoli
NAPLES, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Antonio Conte, SSC Napoli head coach, reacts through the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on August 30, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photographs)
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They struggled to get a purpose with Lorenzo Lucca and Italy Below-21 worldwide Ambrosino their solely centre-forward choices.
Romelu Lukaku might be out of motion for 3 to 4 months after a critical thigh damage, so Hojlund will endure his medical tomorrow, arriving on mortgage for €6m with obligation to purchase for €44m if Napoli qualify for the Champions League.
“If you find yourself up in opposition to groups who defend so deep, with two traces of gamers, the most effective factor to do is transfer the ball round and unfold them open,” famous Conte.
“Or you may have crosses and fill the field. We did each these issues, however weren’t all the time prepared to satisfy the crosses from Spinazzola and Politano.
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“These are matches the place you want persistence, you mustn’t be frenetic. Lucca was signed to be taught from Romelu, however seeing as Romelu acquired damage, he wants to hurry up the method by himself and perceive find out how to get into sure workforce actions.”
NAPLES, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Antonio Conte, SSC Napoli head coach, gestures through the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on August 30, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photographs)
with medical checks, whereas Eljif Elmas can also be returning to the Stadio Maradona from RB Leipzig.
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“I’ve stated that we signed gamers who may give us a hand for the current and would be the way forward for Napoli too. We tried to develop and full the squad, as a result of final season we didn’t have European competitors, so have been based mostly round 12-13 gamers,” continued Conte.
NAPLES, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Lorenzo Lucca of SSC Napoli through the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on August 30, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photographs)
“This 12 months, we have to introduce new gamers right into a squad that gained the Scudetto. It’s solely been two video games, I strive to decide on the gamers who give me essentially the most ensures, and naturally that’s primarily those that have been right here final season.
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“Sadly, David Neres felt a ache in his adductor this morning, so we most popular to not danger him tonight. Noa Lang will get extra taking part in time as we go ahead.
“Buongiorno is again from damage, however Juan Jesus all the time confirms he’s prepared at any time when referred to as upon. Ambrosino made his debut as we speak, as we want gamers like him and Vergara who can bulk up the numbers, and they’re youth merchandise.
“Elmas might’ve been helpful tonight, as he can play in midfield, Hojlund ought to arrive too. We’re making an attempt to do issues the precise method, understanding that the squad was not succesful final season of dealing with all of the competitions we’ve this 12 months,” concluded the coach.