In a captivating Champions League group stage match, Napoli faced Manchester City at the opponent's home ground. In this match, the Italians lost 0:2 and were remembered as a painful evening for the fans.
Following the match, head coach Antonio Conte gave an interview to the BBC. He says it's already not easy to play against City, but since the squad is only 10, there's absolutely no chance left.
"The match against Manchester City is always tough. After we lost one person, the situation worsened. Our team performed well in defense, but we could have played better on conceded goals," Conte said.
At the same time, the coach refused to criticize the players. He noted that the guys on the field showed serious dedication and strong enthusiasm, but this proved insufficient against such an opponent.
As a reminder, Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo received a straight red card for a foul in the 21st minute. This situation fundamentally changed the team's plans, and the Neapolitans were forced to play with a small one-man squad for most of the game.
City took advantage of the situation, keeping the opponent under pressure, and scored the necessary two goals. This result was not only a point drop for Napoli but also a heavy psychological blow.
At the same time, Neapolitan fans supported the team's strong-willed performance. The main question for them is: how will the team recover from this defeat in the next matches, and what measures will Conte take?
The Champions League is becoming increasingly intense, and Napoli's performances in the upcoming matches are being watched with great interest.
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