Conte: Facing Juventus is the True Test, Hoping Napoli Can Continue Their Winning Streak

On September 22, in the 5th round of the 2024/25 Serie A season, Napoli will face Juventus. Ahead of the match, Napoli’s head coach Conte attended a press conference.

About the tribute to Schillaci

I would like to express my condolences to Mr. Schillaci. In the south of this country, he was a symbol of excellence. I had the privilege of working with him at Juventus in 1991.

About facing Juventus

For all teams, there is an adjustment period due to the late end of the transfer window. I hope the team can show consistency and not dwell too much on past victories. Every game tests whether we are on the right path, even against Cagliari, whose fans create a challenging environment. We need to gain 18 more points than last year.

About his Juventus career

I played for Juventus for 13 seasons, captaining the team to win everything. I coached there for three seasons under extremely difficult circumstances and initiated a winning cycle. As a player, it’s easier to choose your path. Then, as a coach, it’s hard to decide your trajectory. I am always proud of the places I’ve coached. Coaching Napoli is an honor, especially being from the south, which is a source of pride for me.

About Motta

Motta inherited the assets left by Allegri. When I was the national team coach, I recruited him for the Euros, which makes me feel old every time. He has done a great job at Bologna, and I wish him all the best, except for this match.

About team spirit

Team spirit is the essence of a team, motivating them to achieve something significant. I encountered a great group where everyone is selfless. An ugly reality is better than a beautiful lie. In the future, when I meet these people again, we’ll look each other in the eye, and that will make me realize that I really accomplished something.