“We have to be very realistic and know that we are only in the 13th matchday. Furthermore, be realistic knowing that within a few points there are six teams. It’s a championship that has proven balanced so far. In my personal opinion, I don’t think it will stay like this until the end. Already at the end of the first round it will start to stretch a little.” The Napoli coach spoke like this in the press conference Antonio Conte answering a question about the top ranking which after 13 days remains very short.
The meeting with journalists before the match against Torino was the moment to also take stock of many individuals in his squad, including Giacomo Raspadoria striker who is finding little space and has therefore ended up at the center of transfer rumours: “”He is an important, strong player, and my intention is to strengthen Napoli, not to weaken them. For the present and for the future. This must be a clear message for everyone, even for the players. After the starters, Jack is probably the most used, he is a player who is growing and I have my own idea about him: I am very happy. Let’s not forget that when after 13 games you find yourself with this ranking it means that everyone contributed, not just the eleven. It must be clear: I want to strengthen Napoli, I don’t want to weaken it. I certainly won’t be stupid enough to let players go who I think are strong. I reasoned this summer, even being right, and I will do so again in January. Surely I won’t be stupid enough to undermine him.”
So a thought on Kvaratskhelia: “Kvicha’s determination and desire is constantly growing, he was very disappointed because he had two really important opportunities to score two goals, give us all more peace of mind and manage the final better. But he is a boy who wants to grow, he has only 23 years old and he’s on track, in tune with the others.”