Mourinho: ‘Napoli are very strong, Conte is one of the best’

Rome, 9 December (LaPresse) – ‘Knowing Napoli well can help, but that doesn’t mean they are inferior. They are a very strong team, they have won two league titles in a very short space of time. Right now, they are playing very differently compared to the start of the season. Unfortunately for us, that’s the way it is, because I prefer how they play now compared to before.’ So said José Mourinho, Benfica coach, at a press conference on the eve of the Champions League match against Napoli. ‘Conte? It’s impossible to think that his teams are poor; there is a high level of cohesion and tactical awareness. He is very demanding on the transfer market and always finds a way to build a strong squad. From a preparation point of view, he is one of the best.’