CASTEL VOLTURNO (CASERTA) (ITALPRESS) – “How do you handle this somewhat unexpected first place? By working seriously, we know very well that we are at the beginning and as I always say it is a period of adjustment a bit for all teams. The fact that there are six different teams at the top shows that. It’s important for us to have made hay even in an adjustment period, it makes you feel more comfortable even when there will be some moments that are a little bit tougher. We continue to believe in the path we are on, growing in knowledge, desire and all tactical concepts, expanding other discourses as well. I must say that I am very satisfied because I have the pleasure of working with a group that gives me wide availability,” Antonio Conte said during the press conference ahead of Friday’s challenge at the Maradona against Como. The Azzurri coach then spoke about his friend Fabregas: “With Cesc we won with Chelsea the Premier, we shared important moments, I always thought he could be a coach, he played in the middle of the field, he was someone who always asked you why some things, I am happy for him, he is making a fast path, nice, but he is proving to be very prepared in all respects.” “Como is the revelation team, in the last three games they could score 9 points, with Bologna they won 2-0 against a Champions team, then they beat Atalanta in Bergamo and it’s not a walk in the park, then they won with Verona. They have health, quality because some players will have a great future, Fadera, Nico Paz, Perrone himself. And they also have experience with Cutrone who is making an incredible start, Sergi Roberto. They will give us big problems, they come with self-esteem, enthusiasm, but we are preparing.” After praising the opponents, the former Azzurri coach focuses on his boys. “Lukaku is working, he is starting to do the same loads as his teammates, then he needs specific work because his machine is different from many others, but now he is starting to be in good condition, he is perfectly integrated and for me on the field he is one who beyond everything always moves the balance.” From Lukaku to Kvaratskhelia. “Kvara on the change? I don’t know. He did what he had to do, played and even scored. He had taken a yellow and was nervous about the fouls he got. I like this nervousness because he feels the challenge and the game. He has to be calm with the referee. I see him very involved, not only technically but also emotionally. I want to see everyone like that. That they get angry with the referee during the match because they want to do something good,” Conte concluded. – Photo Ipa Agency -(ITALPRESS).
