The Italian team’s coach stated: “Today, I was quite pleased with the team for about 70-75 minutes. We allowed a crossbar on a set piece where we need to pay more attention, but overall I am satisfied.”

Antonio Conte spoke to Sky’s microphones after the victory match against Roma. These are his words:

A crucial victory that brings you back to the top of the leaderboard. This performance is another step of growth. “Before the match, I told the boys not to look at others, not to look at the standings, but to focus on ourselves. We need to improve in what we are working on.” “We must take steps to elevate the level. Today, for 70-75 minutes, the team greatly satisfied me.” “We dominated the game, creating multiple situations where we could have been more ruthless. Then, when you score and play against Roma, who are a truly remarkable team because they finished above us last season and had a big shopping spree in the market.” They also have physically well-structured players. We conceded a crossbar from a set-piece where we should have been more attentive. However, I am satisfied. We felt like we were in fourth place, even without looking at the rankings, and it wasn’t easy against a Roma that had switched their third coach. They had so many motivations, I saw a mature performance. “We should have managed the last 20 minutes better.”

“How much can the team and Kvaratskhelia benefit from each other?” “He played one of the best first halves since I’ve been at Napoli. I was very satisfied. He returned from the national team with a bit of fatigue, and we had to manage him. Primarily, in the first half, he did what was required of him. In the second half, we scored. I always have the team’s and the player’s welfare in mind, who was showing signs of fatigue. On the bench, there’s also Neres who’s doing well. We all need to be a part of this journey together. “However, I am very happy with Kvicha.”

In an interview with DAZN:

“Did you plan for the goal?”

“At the moment when they positioned themselves with five, we had to create superiority in that zone.” Let’s not forget that this chain with Politano, Anguissa and Di Lorenzo are quite seasoned. We are striving to work, we have been working on some situations throughout the week. I won’t even mention specifics, otherwise someone might start making measurements. I really liked the team, we dominated for the most part, but we could have been more aggressive. “There was a bit of apprehension in the final 15 minutes. For me, Roma is a very strong team, comprised of high-level players. However, I am happy because we had to win.” “Napoli has nearly finished the cycle of big matches, emerging with great solidity. What are you aiming for in terms of this team’s growth?” “The boys are very well aware…” There are characteristics of players that guide their style of play. There are certain needs tied to the quality of the players that I coach that should be respected. We are working incredibly hard. The offensive aspect has been significantly mitigated. We dominated the match, creating notable situations. Today was significant for Romelu to score a goal. The improvement also comes from the individual growth of the boys. McTominay struggled a bit in the first half, he needs to be a raider. In that position, I’m also testing Raspadori, who can bring even more quality to the game. And Neres too, deserved the goal. His performance was exceptional. We, compared to some teams who are ahead such as Inter and Atalanta, are just at the starting blocks. When I refer to teams that are already well-formed, this is what I mean. “For us, it must be a source of pride to be with them.”