Antonio Conte reiterates the difficulties that Napoli are pushing by to succeed in the Supercoppa Italiana Remaining . ‘Once we work as a group unit, then we’re aggressive.’
The Partenopei weren’t in the perfect temper going into this conflict in Riyadh, coming off two consecutive defeats within the Champions League to Benfica and Serie A to Udinese.
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“I realise it’s boring to maintain repeating the identical issues, however if you play each three days with only a few gamers out there, it’s inevitable that there can be some setbacks,”
“It’s what occurred final week and might effectively occur in future. We needed to play a robust efficiency towards an excellent group filled with gifted gamers. Our fashion of soccer could be very energetic and demanding, we don’t simply attempt to defend and counter.
“I’m glad as a result of these lads confirmed they need to problem for this trophy.”
Conte admires Napoli combating spirit
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 18: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli, seems to be on previous to the Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Remaining match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at King Saud College Stadium on December 18, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Picture by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photos)
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He made some adjustments to usher in recent legs and transfer Eljif Elmas right into a extra superior function, however the objectives have been very comparable, with Rasmus Hojlund attending to the left by-line and the primary time Mike Maignan pushing the angled drive into the trail of David Neres, the second overwhelmed by the end.
“We’re doing alright bodily, however it’s inevitable that so many video games saps your power,” continued Conte.
“We paid a worth for the current wins, as we have been drained towards Benfica and within the second half with Udinese, however as we speak we moved very effectively as a group unit. Once we handle to work as a group, no matter who’s enjoying, then we’re aggressive.
“We’ve bought to proceed like this going ahead. Those that have been injured are nonetheless out, however the brand new gamers are actually extra concerned than they have been earlier within the season. I all the time stated that I anticipated this to be an advanced marketing campaign, however I didn’t count on this many accidents.”
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 18: David Neres of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his group’s first objective through the Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Remaining match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at King Saud College Stadium on December 18, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Picture by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photos)
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There’s some excellent news, as a result of Romelu Lukaku was again on the bench for the primary time since his muscle tear in a pre-season pleasant match.
Is it doable for him to play with Hojlund in future relatively than as options to one another?
“To start with, let’s attempt to get Romelu again to full health,” replied Conte.
“He’s such an essential participant for us, with a lot expertise. Simply having him on the bench is essential. I hope that we now have many extra video games to play, so each may have possibilities.
“We’re doing what we have to do now, there are gamers who’re adapting to completely different roles, so I get a great response from everybody.”
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 18: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli, shakes Referee, Luca Zufferli’s, hand following the Supercoppa Italiana Semi-Remaining match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at King Saud College Stadium on December 18, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Picture by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Photos)
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This victory means Napoli will play the EA Sports activities FC Supercup Remaining towards both Inter or Bologna, which is scheduled for Monday night in Riyadh.
“We simply needed to be within the Remaining to have our probability at enjoying for the trophy. We all know each potential opponents are very sturdy.”
