The third round of the UEFA Champions League was very difficult for Napoli. The Neapolitans lost 2-6 away to Dutch side PSV. Following the match, head coach Antonio Conte expressed critical and somewhat ironic remarks about the game in an interview with the press, according to Sky Sport.
"If you lose everything is bad, if you win everything is good. Everyone praised our decision to play with four midfielders. We gave them the opportunity to act together, but it is very difficult to maintain balance in the team with two attacking wing players. I think sacrificing one of the four midfielders wouldn't be the right decision," Conte said.
He added: "I was much calmer today. But next time I'll bring a whip - just like a lion herder. Because sometimes nothing else affects."
The Italian specialist also touched upon the atmosphere within the team. He emphasized that last season there was strong unity and team spirit among the players, and now newcomers need to adapt to this. "There should be no personal or egoistic goals in the team. Everyone must unite around one idea," Conte said.
Analysts believe Napoli's defeat is linked not only to tactical shortcomings but also to a lack of team confidence. Conte intends to demand strict discipline and responsibility from his students to change this situation.
For information, Napoli sits in 22nd place in the Champions League table with 3 points after 3 rounds. The team is expected to play an important match at home in the next round.
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