Leading Napoli to only 1 win in 4 Champions League games, Conte: The wave of injuries has made our personnel arrangements tight

Hupu News on November 5th According to reports, Naples coach Conte said after the club's 0-0 draw with Frankfurt in the fourth round of the Champions League that the Bundesliga team "learned the Italian chain defense." It is worth mentioning that Napoli, last season's Serie A champion and temporarily leading the Serie A standings this season, only has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses after 4 rounds, ranking 21st in the Champions League with 4 points, and its promotion situation is in danger.

About Frankfurt's performance

"A German team has understood the essence of the Italian chain defense. It can only be said that they are too cautious. People always talk about attacking football and European style. We respect all schools. But if we play like this in Germany, they will criticize it as outdated chain defense and counterattack tactics. "

"In any case, we can be regarded as good teachers. The team is working hard to improve the level of football and try to show control of the game. Continental style. "

Conte once again emphasized that compared to last season, the more intensive schedule is affecting the team. The injuries of many players such as Lukaku, Meret, De Bruyne and others have made the formation stretched.

"I We have created important opportunities, but we cannot fault the players' fighting spirit and commitment. This is the end of seven fierce games. We are still trying new solutions. We must understand that the rhythm of one game every three days is a challenge for the whole team. We are dealing with injuries in the best way. The illness and absence from the list should not be used as an excuse. "

Regarding the impact of De Bruyne's absence,

Conte said frankly: "The boys have digested the blow, but the midfielder is really tight. Today we have to let Elmas come in as a solution. This season we are facing a new situation, not only on the field, but also in daily management - players cannot maintain the same training intensity and must comprehensively optimize management methods. "

Although we failed to score all three points, Conte said. Still seeing positive signs

"The players gave everything they had. The opportunities increased significantly in the second half, and both McTominay and Hoylen were close to scoring. If we had seized the opportunity, we could have won this typical Naples victory 3-0. This season's schedule has increased, and we have the ambition to grow and accumulate experience, but we need to proceed step by step "

In the remaining matches of the Champions League, Naples will face Qarabag, Benfica, Copenhagen and Chelsea.