Antonio Conte tries to calm Napoli fans

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The words of Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte è returned to speak in a press conference ahead of Empoli: "During the break I perceived too much exaltation, only seven days have passed. Fortunately we are going back to play".

"We are pleased to start again from that position but we know very well that the ranking è short, in 4 points are enclosed so many areas and we will have to be good to restart in the right way. We are with the work in progress sign forò there'è definitely satisfaction becauseé we are working hard and well, with a group of guys who are willing to work. There'è desire to make this journey and in times of difficulty; we will all have to be strong, when things are going well è much easier for everyone, but I know very well that during this journey there will be times when it will count; to be strong in head, in heart, in person".

"Empoli? We are talking about a team that suffered the only defeat before the break, in the last minutes and on a difficult field, against Lazio at the Olimpico, è very well organized, has interesting players, we know very well that President Corsi è far-sighted, for many years in soccer and has created something sustainable and always creates difficulties for opponents. They have a good coach who è also a friend of mine, besides being a professional è also a decent person and I am happy that he is taking satisfaction. Every race has to be played, the next one è the one of life, we reason from race to race, you don’t win on paper. It would be foolish to think long term, every race è difficult! All the ones we have played and with Empoli will be difficult". 

Comment on individuals: "Meret è close to return, but there were too many risks for Empoli. I see no reason to risk, Caprile is doing well, shows we can count on him. Neres? Today, compared to a month ago, David makes me feel stronger. He would be ready to play from the start, no doubt, creating these situations will be our goal in the future We have just started rebuilding, there's a need for healthy competition. This è if we want to bring Napoli back to bother the usual notes, è the commitment I made with the president and the city ".

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