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McTominay s "Rebirth Code": Role Change + Training Innovation Helps him hit 12 goals

4:06am, 9 May 2025【Football】

From being sold by Manchester United to the top of the Serie A scorer list, Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay has become the focus of European football this season. In an interview recently, Naples coach Conte publicly analyzed for the first time his secret of "rebirth" - role reshaping and training system innovation. It is these two key factors that have made McTominay's career break out in the Serie A arena.

12 goals set a career high. Conte system activates the "midfielder with a knife"

Since joining Napoli this season, McTominay has delivered a stunning answer with a net worth of 25.7 million pounds: 12 goals not only set his single-season goal record, but also became one of the midfielders with the most goals in Serie A. In the match against Turin last weekend, he scored twice to help the team win 2-0, helping Napoli to top the standings with 74 points, just one step away from the fourth league championship in team history.

Talking about the reasons for the disciple's outbreak, Conte bluntly said: "He became stronger and more comprehensive after coming to Naples, which stems from the responsibilities we have given him." Conte pointed out that during the Manchester United period, McTominay was more defined as an "engineering midfielder", and Naples positioned it as an offensive and defensive conversion hub. "He gained more space for forward and shooting freedom, which is a role he has never experienced at Old Trafford."

In addition to tactical positioning adjustments, Conte also emphasized the innovative role of the Naples training system. "Our training intensity and targeting are far superior to that of the Premier League, and we pay special attention to improving players' decision-making ability and shooting efficiency in a small space." Conte revealed that McTominay often practices long shots outside the penalty area and back-to-back ball skills, and these details are directly transformed into goal data on the field.

Naples coach attributed McTominay's transformation to the team system: "He is not the only beneficiary. Players such as Osmeen and Kvaratschlia also continue to improve in training. This overall progress is our core competitiveness leading Serie A."

As the Serie A championship enters a white-hot stage, McTominay's performance will become a key variable in Naples. If the cup is finally won, the 27-year-old midfielder will not only win the first top league championship in his career, but will also prove that "rebirth of team change" is no accident - as Conte said: "The correct system can unleash all the potential of players, and McTominay is the best example."