Alexander Good morningNapoli defender, gave an interview to Changing Room Chroniclesfocusing first of all on that meeting in Turin with Antonio Conte before he moved to Napoli: “We met one evening, by chance, in a restaurant in Turin. We spoke there for 10-15 minutes, after which we spoke a few times and then in the end I chose and said yes.”
You touch the ball many times a game. In fact, you and Rrahmani are the ones who touch the balls the most. Why are you the first directors?
“Yes, absolutely. Now the defender is the first one from whom the action must start. With the coach we are also working hard on this aspect, on moving a lot to receive the ball also from the goalkeeper and his teammates.”
You also touch the ball high up, at least that’s what happened against Roma.
“There was this construction of ours, with which we were also able to find the wingers. When they were under pressure, the coach asked us to come alongside Meret to receive the ball and look for passing lines. By stretching out, you lengthen the opposing team and find the lines more easily passing through.”
Is Lobotka playing further forward because you’re there to do that playmaking job?
“Yes, Amir and I have to try to do construction work. If we receive the ball further forward it is normal that Lobotka is also higher. We need the movement of all the players.”