Conte: The league can best reflect real strength. This is the most important battle of this season

May 23rd 2:45, the 38th round of Serie A Naples vs Cagliari will start at the same time as Inter Milan! Before the last round, Napoli led Inter Milan by 1 point. Before the game, Napoli coach Conte attended the press conference.

You are called a key war expert, but is it different tonight? How do you feel at this moment?

Conte: "I must be full of desire for the game. We have experienced an extremely tense season, and it is obviously my last match in a new city and environment this season. We are well aware of the responsibility to create a wonderful historical moment for Naples and fans."

Naples lead the standings for a long time. If you win the championship as you wish, will it prove that you are the strongest teacher?

Conte: "My experience tells me that the champion will always be the team with the best performance and the most proven team. Unlike the cup matches that shortened the schedule - the cup matches are not so short now, the luck of draw lots and opponents' injury plays a key role - and the long journey of the 38 rounds of the league best reflects true strength. This requires stable results, continuous performance and ability to deal with crises. There is less room for fault tolerance in short-range events."

As a master of tactics, will you need more courage, humility or resilience tomorrow? Is it a pity that you cannot command on the spot?

Conte: "I may be both an expert in victory and an expert in failure. If I count my career, I have lost too many finals: 3 Champions League, 1 World Cup, 1 European Cup, and 1 Europa League. I am always committed to helping the club and players grow. If I can win the championship in the best condition, it is naturally a relief, but please don't forget that it is the intertwined experience of victory and failure that has shaped me today, and sometimes even made me cold. It is indeed a pity that I cannot command in person. Who doesn't want to spend the decisive moment with the fans after experiencing such a season? But I fully trust the coaching team and fans. Even if I am in the stands, my heart, no, is two hearts, always with the team."

How to adjust this week after the hard battle between Parma? What do you think?

Conte: "It is almost impossible to completely withdraw from the game. You can only breathe a little while eating. Maybe you can relax at dinner, and you can't even lunch. The same is true when you sleep. This is a tight week of full emotions, and your thoughts are inevitable. We focus on preparing for the game. This is the most important battle of the season. We used to say that it is important and very important, and this game directly determines the final evaluation of the whole season. Is it excellent or outstanding?"

Regarding the situation of the wounded? Laspadori or Nerez?

Conte: "Since the last game, all situations have not changed, whether it is injuries or condition, players who have not recovered before are still the same, while players participating in the game are in good condition." Will such a game launch an offensive immediately to shock the opponent, or do they need to be calculated carefully?

Conte: "The strategy is consistent. Since the beginning of coaching, I have adhered to the offensive philosophy and always instilled in the team. Sometimes the execution is smoother, and sometimes I encounter resistance, which depends on the strength of the opponent. Cagliari is an excellent team, and we must respect our opponents 100% and focus on our own style of play. Respecting our opponents can improve our chances of winning. I have sent a key warning to the team by sharing my personal football experience."

You mentioned that "it needs to work hard", and now I want to ask: How to act?

Conte: "Tomorrow, the whole team will still need to work together on offense and defense. It is the effort that allows us to talk about extraordinary achievements at this moment, and now we need to complete the last step. When I first drew with Inter Milan, I said 'Those who have ambition will succeed'. Now the whole team knows that it must be a successful conclusion."

Has this season been summarized? How to evaluate this season?

Conte: "This is undoubtedly a very challenging season. At the debut I said, 'This is the first time I have gained trust before I give'. This unconditional expectation is both a powerful motivation and a heavy pressure. When you want to repay someone who is trusted based on your resume, you will feel a huge responsibility, after all, they have never foreseeed the intensity of the work we will face. It is both absurd and unpleasant to attribute all decisions to the 'Conte needs'. Whether it is signing, transfer or other matters, it is all for the development of the club and Naples, not to cater to me personally."

This season features the deep connection between clubs and fans, what do you want to say to the fans?

Conte: "I really can't say anything about Naples fans. During the season, I emphasized many times: players will change, coaches will change, and bosses will change, but the fans' passion for football and the team will never change. They always provide all-round support, and they will be closely accompanied by good and bad times. All I can say is: Please always maintain this pure love."

You only talked about the referee after the Inter Milan game, and Inter Milan recently raised objections to the penalty, but you also encountered misjudgment in the battle of Parma.

Conte: "What should be said has been explained. What I am pleased is that some referees agree with my point of view - the VAR system and communication mechanism do need to be improved. It must be recognized that we have the best referee team. I have a deep understanding of this when coaching in England, but VAR applications still need to be improved. Many times, the judgment standards are vague, and I have not fully understood the rules of intervention. Everyone complained about misjudgment, but no one has ever suffered my experience - TV shows continued to attack me for weeks after the game."