The experienced coach believes that the Serie A race will be a race from the pair.
“I am happy to see both of them there, fighting for this title,” Benitez told La Gazzetta Dello Sport.
“You could say that it has become a race with two horses, although Atalanta still has the chance to come back: seven points seem a lot, but they are not insurmountable. However, the two teams have a little more, as we have already said. “
On Napoli, Benitez said: “And these victories alone would give you an idea of the power of Conte's team and his coaching.
“They have experienced a series of very difficult competitions – first atalanta, then Juventus – and not only came forward with two wins, but with two incredible comebacks.
“This shows the status of the players, the personality that their coach has brought them, and the work behind this performance.”
He continued: “It is true that playing every three days is difficult, but I also add that the matches – the best part of football – become a training aspect and coaches know how to get the best.
“I believe that for a coach like Conte, with his history, having the Champions League would be very pleasant. It is not his fault that he does not have it, we know what happened last season, so he tries to get the most out of the list of the fixed value that the season gives him.
“Nobody denies energy consumption, but few think about the motivation and the drive that give certain challenges.”
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