The match between Italian Napoli and German Eintracht Frankfurt ended in a goalless draw, in the encounter that took place at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, as part of the fourth round of the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.

In statements made by Napoli's head coach, Antonio Conte, after the match, he said: "People talk about attacking football and European football, and we respect everyone. If we played the same way in Germany, they would talk about old football and counter-attacks. We respect everyone to the utmost degree, but it can be said that we are still good teachers in this field. We are trying to progress football-wise and present a dominant European style that leaves an important impression."

Conte spoke about the impact of match pressure and injuries that the team is suffering from, saying: "I think we had great opportunities, but I can't blame the players for the spirit and effort they put in. We are finishing a period of seven consecutive matches and are trying to find new solutions each time."

He continued, saying: "We all need to understand that this season is more difficult for the players, the medical staff, and for me personally in preparing for a match every three days. There are injuries and issues we are trying to deal with in the best possible way. It's not fair to talk about absences; I believe the players are performing well despite everything."

He added: "The team has adapted to the absence of De Bruyne, but we are clearly suffering from a numerical deficit, especially in midfield, so we had to use Elmas in a different position. We are facing a new situation this season, not just on the pitch, but also off it. The players are not training the same way as before, and we have to manage that in the best possible way from all aspects."

Conte concluded his statements by saying: "I believe the players gave everything they had. I saw important opportunities and a clear improvement in the second half. Just think of the chances for McTominay and Højlund; if we had scored, the result would have been 3-0 in our favor, and it would have been a wonderful match from Napoli. We have the ambition to grow and gain experience this season because the number of matches is greater than last season. It can be an ambition, but you have to take it step by step."