Conte: Welcome to Velgara on the list, De Bruyne can retrace the response in 4-5-1

August 24th, Napoli defeated Sassuolo 2-0 away from home in the first round of Serie A. After the game, Conte was interviewed and talked about topics such as De Bruyne and young player Vilgara.

Regarding the game, I ask the players to show a good mental outlook. First, I have to send a signal to ourselves that nothing has changed compared to last season. Meticulousness must also be done in terms of concentration, dedication and the willingness of the team to collaborate on both sides of the offense and defense. I received positive feedback on this, and from the beginning we took control of the situation and led the game in a favorable direction.

We are facing teams with a complete tactical system and threatening system. Berardi and Rauneent are very dangerous in the counterattack, and so are Pinamonti. From this perspective, I am quite satisfied. We know that we need to work hard, while not forgetting all the positives of the past year, which are what have made us extraordinary and unexpected achievements.

About De Bruyne's level of improving the quality of the team

Kevin is the only new face in the starting lineup today compared to last season. I have emphasized many times that when you try to perfect the lineup to welcome the new season, new players come from different teams with different ambitions, and it is inevitable that they need time to adapt. Don't forget that the Serie A championship badge embroidered on our jerseys is heavy. Playing football in other environments is one thing, and being under pressure to play for Naples is another, which has been around since the beginning of the season.

I think Kevin is doing a good job and he is adapting to the tactical requirements. We strive to amplify his traits and find the most suitable solution for all players like a tailor. We have continued to work hard in the past two weeks and have achieved initial results. We must continue to maintain it and we must never lose the spirit of unity. This is the real power of creating miracles last year.

About Velgara's debut

Antonio Velgara is a Naples youth training player and performed well in Regina last year. He will be in the first team and will not occupy the registered place. So I welcome him. I won't judge heroes by age. Juan Jesus started today and performed well. Everyone is dedicated and we will choose the most reliable players based on the status while being patient with new players as they need time to adapt to the tactical system.

About Naples' dominance

We are creating a must-have tactical concept for European-level teams: implement highly aggressive high-post pressing and even take risks, preventing opponents from making easy shots, and improving the pass control system. Sa's four midfielders are inevitable choices, including Lobotka, McTominai and Anguy, the three heroes who won the championship, plus Kevin. De Bruyne's advantage is that he is very active in the off-ball stage and can retreat and respond in the 4-5-1 formation. All of these require persistence.

I tell players that they must win positions with their performance, and that "we" is always higher than "me". I will maximize the configuration, not only retain McTominai's willingness to attack forward, but also let Anguysa know that he needs to cover the wings and participate more in the organization. Controlling the game well can reduce consumption, and we can make more use of vertical space.

How to improve this standard

The continuous development of modern football, the situation in the European arena is obvious. It is crucial not to fix reference points for opponents, and players must be clear about their coverage area. It is also important for full-backs to take in the offense, which can increase unpredictability. It is also critical to stay active rather than passive when off the ball. That is to say, we can adopt a passive defensive formation, but we must always adhere to a forward-looking tactical thinking. When our defensive formation is stable, we must quickly forward and re-press, just like we did against Olympiacos, Brest and Girona.