Conte: Naples gave up playing Fiorentina, but they didn t give up playing to Manchester City tonight

Hupu reported on September 19 that after losing to Manchester City 0-2, Napoli head coach Conte attended the press conference.

"From what I see, whether it's the first 20 minutes of the game or the next game, we're all stronger and more determined.

You all saw the first 20 minutes of the game plan. We came here for the game, and we accepted this showdown. My feeling at the time was that when we were in possession, we were able to pose a threat to Manchester City.

Strangely, we didn't even get a red card last season, and tonight in the Champions League, facing a great team, we took a red card after 20 minutes, and the situation of the game changed completely. I think there was a positive side in those 70-80 minutes, we had 10 against 11 people, we put a lot of energy into it, we were eager to not go to Fate succumbs.

We lost the ball because of a high pressure press, if you notice it was an out-of-bounds ball in the opponent's half. You have to understand that the game has changed. My feeling on the court is that the players know what they want and come on the court with great determination. We are eager to face Manchester City and test ourselves. Neither we nor them can make any judgment on this game. Even if the red card is sent off, the game will be completely different. "

About the referee

"I have not reviewed the behavior that led to red card sendings, and not even before, so I don't want to worry about the events that certainly affect the game."

What did you learn from this game?

"You know, against Fiorentina, I was angry with the players because we gave up in the last ten minutes. Today, I feel like this team is very mature and full of desire when they come here. The plan is clear. We could have done a lot of damage to them with the ball, and that's how I feel.

Losing to Manchester City is normal; we are talking about a team that has the ability to win this game. It's important that we learn from it. I feel very positive. The players come here without fear and give it all, and I see their wonderful performance.

This is disappointing because only the first 20 minutes are worth judging. Don't forget, we don't want to make a bad impression, and all the problems Napoli have encountered tonight are all about making a bad impression.

Going home with a 2-0 lead is one thing, and throwing five or six goals is another. From this perspective, I see the players working very hard. We should not suffer such shame."

About Champions League

"We have to enjoy this Champions League trip. Every game has to maintain the Napoli and the Napoli Honor; this has to be the cornerstone. Last year, the top teams failed to make the top eight.

Even so, we knew there were seven games to play, we were ready and fighting back, and we wanted to play at the best in every game. We wanted to make ourselves and the entire Napoli team proud. "

About De Bruyne being replaced

" I was disappointed. We have only had one red card since I coached Napoli. Tonight, in the first away game against Manchester City in the Champions League, De Bruyne returned to home, but I felt Very disappointed.

Sometimes, this is fate. I was disappointed and had to replace him for us because he contributed to the team. Then he returned to the situation where he had been there for ten years.

It was disappointing, but I had no choice. This man understood this because he was a serious and upright person. Sometimes fate would bring you an unimaginable situation. I had thought of a completely different plan before, not changing the formation, replacing De Bruyne with a fullback, and moving Spinazzola to the right to find balance. ” Why was Politano replaced?

"After Di Lorenzo got the red card, we changed the tactical formation to 5-3-1. Matteo is not a defensive midfielder; he can adapt to certain situations, but we took too many risks at the time.

Let Spinazola play the full-back and add a central defender like Juan Jesus, which seems to be a reasonable choice. If Politano had to play the defensive midfielder, I would rather not let him play this position. He could slash back and play the defensive midfielder in some cases, but he is not a defensive midfielder and he doesn't have enough energy to fight back.

How is the situation in the locker room now?

"The season has just begun, so everything is normal: it's normal to lose to Manchester City, otherwise we won't be at the level we are now. I felt the attitude, spirit and fighting spirit of the young men, and they had shown confidence in their abilities. We know we are not the strongest, but we are eager to achieve some results.

Let's think on the better side: in these games, if you lose one person in the first twenty minutes, you may face a historic defeat. However, we persisted and it made me feel so happy, even if maybe I was the only one who felt that way. ”