We must be good at continuing to have the right distances between the departments, paying more attention than we had in Bologna in both phases. We have the possibility of hurting them. The match in Bologna didn't seem nervous to me, but we still have a lot of people within doubt. However, it's unfortunate when a season is negative you also get these things. We have to think positively knowing that Napoli is very strong and knowing how to manage the ball better to try to hurt the opponent. The game they have makes you short. I'm trying to make him understand to shorten the spaces with the opponent and raise the defence because sometimes if you just slip then you find yourself in the goalkeeper's arms. We must go and press in the opponent's half of the pitch without fear.
We have to eliminate fear, many times on paper you start out defeated but you can play it against anyone with the right attitude. To resolve this situation we must do something more. We worked a lot on the possession phase and we need a little more personality. I prefer players who support their teammates to look for passes, but this doesn't mean that we will suddenly become Barcelona.
I have always been a Napoli fan, playing against them is something very exciting but we have an important objective like Udinese. For this match I have to think about being clear about what is best for the Bianconeri.
Gabriele Cioffi
Manager on Udinese…PREPARATION
We must be good at continuing to have the right distances between the departments, paying more attention than we had in Bologna in both phases. We have the possibility of hurting them. The match in Bologna didn't seem nervous to me, but we still have a lot of people within doubt. However, it's unfortunate when a season is negative you also get these things. We have to think positively knowing that Napoli is very strong and knowing how to manage the ball better to try to hurt the opponent. The game they have makes you short. I'm trying to make him understand to shorten the spaces with the opponent and raise the defence because sometimes if you just slip then you find yourself in the goalkeeper's arms. We must go and press in the opponent's half of the pitch without fear.
…PRESSURE
We have to eliminate fear, many times on paper you start out defeated but you can play it against anyone with the right attitude. To resolve this situation we must do something more. We worked a lot on the possession phase and we need a little more personality. I prefer players who support their teammates to look for passes, but this doesn't mean that we will suddenly become Barcelona.
…NAPOLI
I have always been a Napoli fan, playing against them is something very exciting but we have an important objective like Udinese. For this match I have to think about being clear about what is best for the Bianconeri.
Antonio Conte
Manager on NapoliFrancesco Calzona will held the press conference just before the match.