Antonio ConteNapoli coach, analyzes to the microphones of Mediaset the Italian Cup match lost 3-1 against Lazio: “I am absolutely not disappointed, except for being eliminated from the competition. This must cause anger, we knew that making this choice could bring risks but we had to make it because many players had never had the chance to play an official match other than the one against Palermo. It was right to let those who commit and give their heart play during the week, if we started so well in the standings it’s also thanks to them. it was the need to make certain assessments.”
Was it really necessary to change all the owners?
“For us it was a step that we had to take, we won 5-0 against Palermo and everything went well. What other opportunity was there to do it? These guys are working in a very important way, if you don’t give them this chance then the group you lose it. In a journey you have to understand where the squad stands and make some assessments. It’s right that you ask each other your questions, just as it’s right that I have my vision to build something and to do that you have to understand what you have.” .
On a tactical level, what did you like most and least?
“The match was balanced, I saw the statistics: we shared possession and also shots on goal and corner kicks. Maybe we should have paid more attention to the goals conceded. The third goal at the start of the second half totally cut our legs short We conceded three goals, we could have done more in certain situations and we certainly need to improve on this.”
Napoli still more favorite in the championship?
“We must work and think only of ourselves, it is said that there is no worse deaf person than someone who doesn’t want to hear and there is no worse blind person than someone who doesn’t want to see. Let’s go on our way, let’s leave the considerations to others We must continue to build, there are no shortcuts in life.”