Napoli manager Antonio Conte called up to calm heads when his team offered to conquer the series title on Friday, which underlines his deep sense of responsibility against the city, although he will look from the stands because of the suspension.
Napoli is a point on Inter Milan in the rankings that will go home in Cagliari the last game of the season.
“We came through a very demanding season and this could clearly be the last game that closes a season for me in a new place, a new environment, where we clearly feel the responsibility to give Naples, the fans, something beautiful and historical,” Conte told reporters on Thursday.
The manager will not be on the couch after emotions were high in the scoreless draw against Parma Previous Time -Out with Conte and Parma coach Cristian Chivu who was involved in a screaming game and sent away at the end of the game.
“I am sorry I am not there. After a season like this you want to be there, with your fans, to lead the team,” said Conte.
“There is a lot of faith in my staff, as always, in the fans, in the atmosphere that will be there, and even if I will be in the stands, my heart will be there.
“We have everything from them (fans), proximity at positive moments and at negative moments that we were a bit staggered. They immediately had faith in the whole group. What I wanted to say is to stay who they are.”
Conte said he will treat the Cagliari match as a normal game.
“Tomorrow there will be Cagliari, a good team, and we have to play our game with respect for the opponent 100%. If we respect them, we will have more chances to win,” said Conte.
“We know very well that the work brought us here today to talk about something special. We have to try to end the job.”