Antonio Conte, the head coach of Napoli, confirmed that his team must approach the upcoming match against Venezia as if it were a World Cup final, stressing the necessity of delivering a strong performance to achieve victory in this crucial phase of the Italian league.

Napoli will visit Venezia on Sunday in a decisive match that will significantly impact the battle for the top positions, while Atalanta, the league leaders, will face Inter Milan in another match of the same round.

Conte spoke at a press conference held on Saturday, stating: "Every match carries its risks, and if you look at the Inter vs. Monza match, you'll realize that nothing is guaranteed in football."

He added: "We are facing a team in good form, fighting for survival, and they will play with all their strength. We must be prepared in the best possible way, and I expect the players to deliver an outstanding performance."

When asked about the most important element in the last 10 matches of the season, whether it be tactics, individual skills, or mentality, he replied: "Continuous training throughout the week has been a key factor for us this season; without it, we would have faced significant difficulties."

He continued: "This has helped us find solutions during tough moments. We have 10 matches left, and we must approach them with tactical balance and intense focus on every detail."

The Italian coach emphasized the importance of the upcoming match, saying: "I don't look at all ten matches at once; my entire focus is on the next match, which we must treat as if it were a World Cup final."

Regarding the match against Venezia, Conte said: "We need to prove that we are stronger and hungrier for victory. We must show our desire to earn the three points, knowing that Venezia will try to exploit any opportunity to their advantage."

He added: "I have studied the teams that played there; I know the difficulties that major clubs like Inter, Roma, and Lazio faced, who could only manage draws. It won't be an easy match; it will require us to be at our utmost maturity and focus."

Conte stressed that his team is not concerned with the results of their competitors, stating: "As I told you before, we are only focused on our upcoming match; we do not get distracted by what is happening around us."

He added: "Everything we have achieved so far has been thanks to our commitment to looking at ourselves only, without allowing anything external to affect us, and we will continue this approach until the end of the season."

He continued: "When you reach the final third of the season, every match becomes more difficult; teams start to see their goals clearly, which increases pressure and tension."

He concluded: "Whether we are facing a team competing for the title or a team fighting for survival, it makes no difference to us; everything depends on how we handle the matches."

He wrapped up his comments by saying: "We may lose a match, but the reason should never be a lack of will or desire to win. The opponent must prove their superiority tactically and technically, but we cannot allow ourselves to be defeated due to a lack of enthusiasm and determination; we must never be second in our desire for victory."