Napoli succeeded in achieving an important away win against Roma with a score of 1-0 in the Italian league competition, where the decisive goal was scored by David Neres in a quick counterattack.

Conte said about the victory: "We sent a message to ourselves with this match. Playing at the Olimpico and continuously pushing forward is not easy, especially against a team like Roma, who were ahead of us in the standings and have great quality. I am happy with the players' performance; we faced them from the start with confidence."

Conte continued: "Despite the absence of many players, the team responded wonderfully, and we had to change the tactical system and return to the 3-4-2-1 formation that I used when I arrived at Napoli. This change was necessary due to the limited midfield players currently available, such as Lobotka and McTominay."

He added: "Some people said that McTominay is sacrificed in this system, but in my opinion, this is also his role as a midfielder who covers the entire field. These players show their enthusiasm, hunger, and determination every day, and that is what allowed us to win the title last season. We will strive to defend it this season while avoiding long-term injuries."

Conte continued: "I am happy with the players because this is a moment where we must be united and overcome every obstacle. We defeated Atalanta, then Qarabag, the surprise of the Champions League, and today we won against Roma. It was a message to ourselves that we are capable of achieving victories if we try."

The coach added about the personal side and taking breaks: "It is not unusual for me to take time off during the international break, and I did so with full agreement with the club. There is great pressure, and preparing for matches every three days is very exhausting. Therefore, it is wise to give myself, my family, and some who remain on the training ground a chance to breathe."