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Antonio Conte desires Napoli to rejoice the New Yr ‘in fashion’ with a victory over Venezia in Serie A on Sunday afternoon, because the Partenopei look to shut off a promising begin to the 2024-25 marketing campaign.

Two matches stay of the primary half of the season, and the Partenopei have only one extra recreation earlier than the start of 2025, nevertheless, they are going to be depending on outcomes elsewhere if they’re to sit down atop the Serie A desk once more by the flip of the brand new 12 months.

Conte was filled with optimism throughout his pre-match press convention on Saturday forward of Sunday’s recreation towards Venezia, insisting that the staff have put their underwhelming second-half efficiency of their behind them.

“We’re trying on the glass half full, let’s concentrate on the primary half. After all a recreation needs to be analysed in its entirety, as we did and as we at all times do, and since we’ve a accountable group of fellows, we’ve taken the cue to enhance,” Conte advised the press, reported through .

“The need is at all times there, however these nudges make it easier to increase the extent.”

Conte additionally made it clear that there are not any ‘minimal’ targets for Napoli this season, however the coach hopes that the title-challenging kind continues into the second half of the season.

“I by no means prefer to set minimal objectives, those that know me know that. Everyone knows what our objectives are and the place we began from. However I by no means set minimal targets, we’ve to proceed doing what we’re doing.

“38 factors is so much, contemplating our begin. After all we wish to cement ourselves and proceed bettering.

“We hope to shut out 2024 with one other factor for us and our followers to rejoice. Let’s rejoice New Yr’s Eve in fashion. It’s been an intense 5 months.

“This can be a stunning, passionate membership, teaching in Napoli actually provides you a large number, however it’s additionally fairly demanding in varied points.”

Conte explains Neres-Kvaratskhelia risk for Napoli

Conte was additionally requested if there’s a risk of seeing David Neres and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia within the beginning line-up collectively within the close to future.

He replied: “Every part’s at all times attainable, anybody might be a part of Napoli’s beginning XI. There are extra defensive groups, some extra attacking, you need to make a number of evaluations.

“We’re speaking about gamers who’ve the power to make the distinction. Within the final two it was Matteo with David (Neres), eventually, you might additionally see David with Khvicha (Kvaratskhelia), however that doesn’t imply anybody’s performed something flawed.

That would doubtlessly occur as early as Sunday, given Politano’s situation.

“Matteo had an intestinal downside yesterday, he educated right now and we are going to consider fastidiously.

And, when requested if he has any predictions for the Serie A desk come the tip of the 2024-25 marketing campaign, Conte mentioned: “The primary half of the season hasn’t even completed but, it’s a bit dangerous, there are many issues to consider. There are two video games left within the first half of the season, nonetheless greater than 63 factors up for grabs. I used to be at all times good at maths,” he joked.

“The purpose needs to be to get factors and trigger some hassle .That’s the main goal. We’re working arduous and wish to proceed rising.”