What struck it most in these first days?
“I think the quality is very high. Napoli has many good players, but I already knew this. Last year it was champion of Italy, normal that the level is high. We are working a lot and now it is a question of getting to know the team, players and coaches. I will certainly know them better in the coming weeks”.
Has the great passion around Napoli by the fans increased his sense of responsibility?
“It is something that should only be accepted even if sometimes it is not easy. Having the fans like those of Napoli pushes you to give something more, but at this level everyone must still take their responsibilities and try to get the best to play next month. This is what we are doing: we work a lot and is the most important thing for me”.
The differences between Conte and Guardiola?
“I would say that Pep probably has a more offensive style, while Conte tends to be a little more defensive but it is difficult to say: we have been working together only for 10 days while with Pep I worked for 9 years, I know him thoroughly and I know his way of playing. Here there will be a little different tactics but it is normal. I have all the time to get to know the coach and his approach but this is probably the main difference”.
After the defeat with Arezzo, you have to do better tomorrow with Catanzaro …
“We know but honestly ninth I am too worried. The important thing for me is to know the team well. Obviously we always want to win and the first friendly could have been able to win it easily, but we have not been able to score. We will try to do better, but we are working very hard and this is what really matters”.
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