Conte: Everyone has been talking about us getting reinforcements all summer, but no one mentioned the injuries to key players

In the 9th round of Serie A, Naples defeated Lecce 1-0 away from home. After the game, Naples head coach Conte accepted an interview with DAZN.

■About this game

Conte said: "Such a game is never easy, especially after spending a lot of physical and mental energy like the one against Inter Milan. Today we faced a good team, and playing away games in Lecce is always difficult. From this perspective, we performed well, but in the final stage of the game It could have been handled better. Although we didn't experience too many close calls, the players' concentration must always be on the court. For a great team, the mind always comes first, followed by the heart and legs, so I often try to get the players to wake up during the game."

■ What is the character response of the team?

"We played very well in the first half and hit the post once. We didn't give our opponents too many chances and kept trying to dominate the game. In fact, in several attacks, we could have attacked the penalty area better. In the second half, the game entered a stalemate, and then there was a penalty that may have changed the trend, but our goalkeeper performed well and we finally won."

"People forget too quickly the difficulties we experienced at the beginning of the season. We were In 'limited efforts'. Many key players were injured, but no one mentioned it. Everyone was talking about us getting reinforcements all summer, but we lost two top players in De Bruyne and Lukaku. What's even more outrageous is that it is a bit ridiculous, but it doesn't matter, it means that we have upset some people. "

■ Are you playing without the centerpiece of a championship season?

"Goalkeeper Meret suffered a foot injury, and the third goalkeeper suffered a hand injury before. Now only Vanja Milinkovic-Savic is left. Some people questioned why Naples wanted to introduce a high-level goalkeeper at the beginning of the season, but now everyone should understand Sometimes we have to speak clearly, because the outside world says too much, but in the end, it turns out that people with a long-term perspective are right, and those who follow the wind and jump to random conclusions will eventually be slapped in the face by reality. "

■Anguisa told you to calm down?

"Honestly, I didn't see if he told me to calm down. But in that situation, in addition to calmness, you also need to have courage. Calmness alone is not enough. Someone has to guide the situation at some point, especially when there is a little panic on the field. I am happy for Anguissa. When he stayed focused, he almost There are few players who can match him, but he can continue to improve in terms of finishing ability. I like to work with this kind of midfielder, because I was also such a player back then, and I also like to score goals. We have to find scoring opportunities from different positions, and the more attacking points the better.”

■What is the situation with Noah Long?

"Noah Long was hit twice in the same part. I think it was muscle hardening, not a tear. I asked him why he asked to be substituted, and he explained that it was for this reason. I am also happy for him, because this is his first start. We must involve all the players and find solutions in the difficulties. Today Elmas played well, Gilmore had some physical problems and was in poor condition. We have to continue to maintain this mental state, fighting spirit can never be lacking, and today we did this."