Conte: Not sure Napoli deserve to be top of Serie A

Napoli supervisor Antonio Conte admitted he wasn’t positive Napoli deserved their place on the high of Serie A, regardless of a cushty win over Como on Friday.

After a shock defeat to Hellas Verona of their opening league match, Napoli have gone unbeaten and sit 4 factors away from Juventus within the desk after a 3-1 residence win in opposition to Cesc Fabregas’ facet.

“I do not know if that is presently a Napoli that deserves to be in first place within the standings, however we’re first and that may be a truth,” Conte stated to DAZN.

“If somebody had advised me this three months in the past, it could have been tough to consider.

“We’re rising by way of temperament, and in our capability to adapt-playing good soccer, but in addition prepared to get our fingers soiled when we have to. That is an ideal signal, and now we have to embrace it absolutely.”

Napoli produced a dominant efficiency in opposition to Como, with Scott McTominay scoring after 25 seconds. Second-half targets from Romelu Lukaku and David Neres helped them to a commanding victory.

“We began properly within the first half, scoring an ideal aim, the results of our arduous work,” Conte stated.

“Then we modified issues tactically within the second half they usually had been not within the recreation. We misplaced too many duels, however that is a part of the method of rebuilding confidence and vanity.”

Conte stated the house followers had created a particular environment.

“Taking part in in Naples, on the Maradona, with a full stadium signifies that the gamers can actually really feel the gang’s feelings. Should you make errors, you’ll be able to really feel the frustration, and that may chip away at your confidence,” he stated.

“Napoli has a deep ardour for soccer. We attempt to feed that keenness by giving our all, like we did at this time. Within the second half, we improved from each perspective.”

Napoli will journey to Empoli of their subsequent recreation on Oct. 20 after the worldwide break.

Data from Reuters contributed to this report.