Conte: Napoli’s Confidence Soars After Another Crucial Victory

Antonio Conte acknowledges that Napoli’s consecutive triumphs over Atalanta and Juventus have significantly boosted the team’s self-assurance in the race for the Scudetto. “The players have complete faith in our approach,” Conte remarked.

Despite Juventus taking an early lead through newcomer Randal Kolo Muani just before halftime, Napoli mounted a strong comeback in the second half. Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa equalized with a header, followed by Romelu Lukaku’s decisive penalty kick.

Conte emphasized the importance of this victory against a formidable, previously undefeated opponent. He praised his team’s ability to overcome last-minute setbacks, such as Olivera’s injury, through hard work and determination.

The manager highlighted how these consecutive wins against top-tier teams like Atalanta and Juventus have reinforced Napoli’s confidence. He noted the team’s resilience in face of potential morale-damaging situations, likely referring to the transfer demands of key players Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Conte expressed amazement at the team’s progress, pointing out the significant improvement from last season’s performance gap between Napoli and other top clubs like Juventus, Inter, and Atalanta.

With this result, Juventus now trails the league leaders by 16 points. Conte attributed Napoli’s success to hard work rather than luck, emphasizing the team’s adoption of a European style of play.

The coach concluded by expressing his satisfaction with Napoli’s approach, contrasting it with perceptions of other teams’ styles. He reiterated his confidence in the squad and their collective belief in the team’s strategy.