Conte: 'I Never Join a Team Just to Qualify for the Champions League'
Napoli's head coach, Antonio Conte, emphasizes his ambition to achieve more than just securing a Champions League spot, aiming for continued victories and higher accomplishments.
In anticipation of Napoli's upcoming Serie A match against Venezia, head coach Antonio Conte addressed the media, expressing his commitment to pursuing significant achievements beyond mere qualification for the Champions League.
Conte stated, 'I never like to join a team with minimal objectives. Those who know me are aware of this. We all understand our goals and where we started, but I never settle for the minimum. We must continue what we've been doing so far.'
Reflecting on the season's progress, he added, 'Securing 38 points at this stage is substantial, but we aim to improve our performance further. I hope to celebrate the end of 2024 with a home victory alongside our fans. I want to ring in the New Year in style.'
Regarding squad selection, particularly the potential inclusion of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and David Neres, Conte mentioned, 'Anything is always possible. Anyone can be part of Napoli's starting lineup. Soon, you might see Neres alongside Kvaratskhelia in the lineup.'
When asked about predictions for the Serie A standings at the season's end, Conte responded, 'It's a bit risky to make such predictions before even completing the first half of the season. We have two games left in the first half and still 63 points up for grabs. Our goal should always be to earn points and challenge our opponents. We are working hard to continue progressing.'
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