Napoli coach Antonio Conte, says that last week “was unlucky” for the Patenopeiwho has to face without Alessandro Buongiorno and Amir Rrahmani against Milan: “I will not qualify anyone from the title”.
Napoli coach, Conte, presented the Serie A of tomorrow Milan match at a press conference on Saturday.
THE Patenopei are the table leaders and the only team to have won each of their four championship games, but Milan is just as fit with three consecutive victories of Serie A without conceding.
Napoli, the defendants of defense, will go to San Siro without the central defenders Buongiorno and Rrahmani.
Milan vs. Napoli – Contest press conference
Manchester, England – September 18: Antonio Conte, head coach NapoliLook before the MD1 match of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 between Manchester City and SSC Napoli At the stadium of the city of Manchester on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene / Getty Images)
“It was not a lucky week; some players are missing, we also had a few other problems, but as you know, the problems always come for a season and often even all together,” said Conte via TMW.
“But we have to be good to find solutions and try to do our best.
“When you play against teams like Milan, Inter or Juventus, they are still big matches. We are talking about clubs with history, tradition and an important record of achievements,” he continued.
“Each year, they compete to reach the summit. We always respect everyone, from them to the newly promoted teams. The matches will always be difficult, but also an excellent showcase in San Siro for the boys. We are going to play it to play our game.
“Whatever the type of game Milan wants to play, we have to try to play the one we have prepared. For the rest, you will have to wait until tomorrow.”
Milan will not play in any European competition this season, just like Napoli in 2024-25. Does this mean that the Rossoneri are among the contenders for this term?
Tale will not name the favorites of the series a title
Naples, Italy – August 30: Antonio Conte, SSC Napoli Head coach, reacts during the Serie A between SSC match Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on August 30, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro / Getty Images)
“Personally, I thought it was crazy when people called us the favorites since we finished 10th, European competitions, during the previous campaign,” said Tale.
“I don’t label anyone as favorites. I just know, and I repeat that Milan, Inter and Juve, because of their history, their tradition, their salary and their financial value, have always written important chapters in the history of football. These are strong teams. As for who is the favorite or not, I will leave these games to the media. We just need to stay focused. ”
At his pre-match press conference, on the other hand, Allegri said Napoli are the Title favorites in 2025-26.
“It’s just the fifth round; there is a whole season to play for everyone,” said Conte.
“Whether it is Scudetto or not, we want to do our best, just like Milan and all the other teams. A team will win and the others will fight for the Champions League and Europe. I see a big balance, and we will have to wait at least until the end of a tour to understand the real image.”
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