Napoli head coach Antonio Conte will be breathing a sigh of relief after his side delivered a thoroughly comfortable night at the Stadio Diego Armando...
Napoli head coach Antonio Conte will be breathing a sigh of relief after his side delivered a thoroughly comfortable night at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, dismantling Cremonese 4-0 in a dominant display that sent a clear message across the Serie A landscape. The former Chelsea and Juventus boss, known for his fierce hunger for victory, spoke exclusively to GoalZaza after the match, emphasising the team’s great desire for revenge following recent setbacks. Conte singled out Scott McTominay and the Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson as particularly important, praising their clinical contributions on the pitch. McTominay, the Scottish midfielder, controlled the lion’s share of possession in the middle of the park, while Alisson marshalled the defence with the composure of a stalwart. The Nigerian international Victor Osimhen, ever the Super Eagles talisman, was also a constant threat, though he did not find the net on this occasion. In the scheme of things, this result will do much to restore confidence in the Napoli camp as they continue their assault on the league standings. The powers that be at the club will hope that such form can be maintained, especially with the formidable challenges that lie ahead. At the end of the day, Conte’s men gave a good account of themselves, and the home supporters will be eager to see more of this resurgent spirit. In Lagos, fans gathered at viewing centres across Surulere and Ikeja were seen clapping and cheering as each goal hit the back of the net, with many praising Osimhen’s tireless running even without a goal to his name. In Abuja, supporters in Wuse and Garki debated whether McTominay could be the missing piece for Napoli’s European ambitions, while others simply revelled in the four-goal victory that felt like a statement of intent from the Partenopei.
