Napoli-Empoli, Conte: "We sent a message. We want to continue fighting"

Naples, 14 April 2025 – The challenge toInter it's still standing thanks to the trio given to theEmpoli: scores twice McTominay assisted by Lukaku, who then sets up his own business on the suggestion of Olive, for a result that this time the Napoli builds especially in the second half.

Conte's statements

 There's also a party going on Antonio Conte, returned to the bench after serving the round of disqualification Bologna, where the next round will stopInter. "We faced a team that creates difficulties, very organized and for these reasons I am surprised to see fighting not to be relegated". In fact, in the first half the Tuscans had some problems in the area of Meret they created it, even if for the technician from Salento his Napoli today he was consistent throughout the entire match. "Even taking into account the absences, we played well from the start, a testament to our growth throughout the season: I make a comparison with the first leg, in which we won in a dirty manner and not without luck. Today we are a totally different team in all aspects: first and foremost, game management and awareness of our means". And this time the compliments must also be extended to those second halves recently that were often fatal. "Today we wanted to send a message: we were overflowing and so we removed all doubt". A message to the championship and above all to theInter, who continues to feel the breath on his neck Napoli. "Our goal was and is to cause trouble. On the other side there is a strong, complete and competitive team also in Europe, but we want to continue to stay in the wake until the end. And in this regard - he concludes Tale - I think someone should thank us for keeping the championship alive."

D'Aversa's statements

Those who don't thank are certainly Roberto D'Aversa, which regardless of the result holds on to the performance, especially the one in the first half, shown by his Empoli. "We arrived here with a patch on our shoulders, losing players even at the last second. The team played with courage and the regret is linked to the many chances created without scoring. It would have been important for the individuals, but above all for the group. By not capitalising on the opportunities, in the long run the difference in quality clearly came out". In a certain sense, the defeat of Fuorigrotta It could be painless if the Tuscans won the direct clash against the Venice scheduled for the next round. "What we did today can be useful for Sunday. Whatever happens in that match, the championship won't end there, but clearly we will have to do everything we can to leave the field with everything at stake. In this regard, we return home with a few more answers and that is not a given, considering the injuries and the very long drought from victory. Now we have to recover our strength, form a group and think exclusively in view of the Venice".