Conte: Last time he was called a popular player, he finally ranked 10th. The player won two Serie A for three years and has been recorded in history.

In the first round of Serie A, defending champion Napoli will face Sassuolo. Before the game, Napoli coach Conte attended the press conference.

The first battle is always special, what does it mean to you without Lukaku? What needs to be done in the arena and transfer market?

Conte: "This is a major injury for a heavyweight player. He also encountered it during the championship last year. But we are very clear that this may occur during the season. Not only did the injury problems last year, but even the transfer market had an accident that could subvert everything. But these guys proved to be able to deal with all difficulties last year. What we have to do is not blame each other or find excuses, but find solutions. We did this every time we encountered difficulties last year, never complained about the world, and always sought a solution. They understood this truth, so I didn't talk about this injury with the players at all. This is part of the game, and what we have to do is to make the existing lineup shine as bright as possible."

Defending the title has never been easy, and Napoli has never succeeded. What should be emphasized to the players?

Conte: "To be honest, this team doesn't need me to repeat those. This is a serious and responsible team, eager to work day after day and continue to improve. There is no need to say much, I am just stating the historical facts: Napoli has never successfully defended the title after winning the championship. Last year, when we had Osmeon, Kvaratshelia, Zelinsky, and only lost Kim Min-jae and made a 100 million-level signing, we finally ranked tenth. This fact must be deeply imprinted in everyone's mind. Because everyone celebrates their victory together, and they must share their losses when they fail. This will be a difficult season. I think many teams are strong, we must do our best and open up the road for more people. Last year's championship opened new horizons for many teams."

During the training camp, you tried the four-midfield formation. Will you continue to use it tomorrow?

Conte: "This is inevitable. We must find solutions through training. We are very clear that 4-3-3 is the system that the team is familiar with, and the signings are also aimed at this formation. But last year we also proved that we can take other routes. The coach must be good at adjusting tactics, maintaining the team's characteristics and allowing the best player to appear on the stage, and always finding solutions. Now after Lukaku is injured, we are even evaluating the third plan, because now there is only one center left, and we must consider the possibility of a strikerless formation."

Are you satisfied with the transfer market operations?

Conte: "I won't discuss the transfer market."

Although the lineup will not be disclosed, has the suspense of the goalkeeper's position been confirmed?

Conte: "There is no suspense, but we always need to make a decision. I have two excellent goalkeepers, and I will not forget that Contini is also an excellent third choice, ready at any time. The two goalkeepers have formed a healthy competitive atmosphere, and the situation is very calm. I will evaluate the game by game based on the characteristics of the game, trust them and they are on standby at any time. We have successfully improved the level of competition, which is exactly what we need. What we need now is to work hard, stay silent, and do less and do more."

Have you determined the candidate for tomorrow?

Conte: "Do you think I have chosen... or have to wait until the last second? (laughs) Those who should know have known this long ago (laughs). "

Assuming the transfer window is closed, how much do you score with your existing lineup from 1 to 10 points?

Conte: "I should not comment or score. These are the work of experts and industry insiders. They are more professional. I have never scored the lineup and will not in the future. My task is always how to maximize the use of existing resources. We have always adhered to this philosophy and have achieved extraordinary achievements last year."

referees will give explanations after the penalty and the frequency will increase. What do you think after the controversy at the end of the season?

Conte: "We did not provoke the controversy. I raised this issue in the eighth and nineth rounds of the season, and even the referee community reported that this is not nonsense. I welcome any measures that can improve transparency, fairness and credibility. The less shadows, the more beneficial it is for everyone, including referees with huge work pressure. More VAR replay and explaining to the public the penalty means greater responsibility, and we will accept this change. After all, last year... some people chose to avoid it."

After losing Lukaku, is the team's prospects for winning the championship worse than before?

Conte: "We lost an important player, that's all. As for the popularity of winning the championship, our jerseys are embroidered with the Serie A championship star. Even if all the players leave the team, this logo will always exist and automatically put you in the hot ranks. But as I said, this is not enough: As I said, even the defending champion may suffer a Waterloo the next year, which must be taken as a warning. Victory belongs to everyone, and failure is shared." How is compatible with McTominay?

Conte: "Everything remains to be clarified. It is difficult to draw a conclusion after a month of training. I have always focused on facts and neglected empty talk. It is meaningless to speak for us and everyone. In the end, any questions in your mind... need to wait for the official game to verify."

For Naples, whose lineup is strengthened, is this expectation motivated the team? People think the team should advance bravely?

Conte: "Did we bravely advance last year? Then according to this statement, we should have collapsed the year before yesterday... Last year we achieved extraordinary results and won the championship. If you think winning the Serie A was a '链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链链�. I think all parties should speak less, this is my life creed! I hate empty talk and advocate the essence of hard work, otherwise I would repeat the mistakes I had two years ago: at that time, only the team and the chairman took the blame, but wasn’t it shared glory when victory? Cut the mat when it fails? We must build an environment where we are in harmony with each other and exert positive rather than negative pressure! There has been a precedent for this! We must maintain unity. These young men have won the Serie A championship twice in three years and will never forget it. If anyone forgets this, it is better to kiss the players' star card. ”

What is the most fascinating Serie A? Is the favorites to win the championship, Naples, De Bruyne and Modric landed in the Apennines, or is Allegri return?

Conte: "We are the hottest? We ended up at No. 10 last time we were called Hot, and that was the answer to the first question. As for the two great players, everyone is focusing on speech now, but ultimately, they have to rely on facts to speak and on the performance of the field. Whether it is fascinating or not, you must speak with performance on the field. Allegri? A great coach returns, his historical achievements speak for themselves, without saying anything. It's a tough league, and the competition will be very balanced: many coaches return, including Sarri, Gasperini takes over Rome, who has the most points in the second half, Pioli returns with a halo… We must be fully armed because the battle is about to begin. ”

source:7mbongda