Conte: We are ready for the Genoa challenge, and we strive to give our best

The technical director of the Italian club Napoli, Antonio Conte, appeared in important press statements before facing Genoa, in the framework of the seventeenth round of the Italian League championship.

Conte said: “To build something important, there are no shortcuts. We can shorten the path through work, but we must work hard to achieve results. Any success without solid foundations will be worthless. For the ranking, these points are very important. Obtaining 35 points after 16 rounds.” It means we performed Well with a group of players who have developed a lot since the beginning of the pre-season, we would not have achieved these points if the team had not grown significantly.”

He added: “I am surrounded by With a group of young people and people who work with me and make me happy, this explains why we are in a high position in the table.”

Regarding defender Bongiorno’s replacement, he said: “We have Juan Jesus, He has been playing with us since the beginning of the season. We are talking about an experienced player who has played many matches In his career, he realizes that he has my trust, and he knew that in the event of an absence, he would have to make the required contribution.”

Regarding Kvaratskhelia and Neres, he said: “Kvaratskhelia is back.” He trained with us yesterday, and today he seemed more comfortable, so he will be available for the match. As for Neres, he has become more integrated with the team, and I am happy with his development. He realized that we need players who remain active all the time, as modern football requires everyone’s participation. He is It gives me dual options, whether on the right or left side.”

Regarding defense, he said: “I do not want to touch on previous discussions. I always stress that attack and defense are the team’s responsibility.” Completely, and there must be great cooperation between the players. This is what we always work on, and to defend as one bloc of eleven players.”

He concluded his speech: “Playing in... The Marazzi stadium is not easy. It is similar to English stadiums with its enthusiastic atmosphere. We have to go To go there and play our match in the best possible way, taking advantage of what we worked on during the week, we must have the desire to help each other in difficult moments, as we did in the Udinese match.”