Scott Mctominay discussed the friendly matches that the Antonio Conte team has played so far in the summer preparations in a long interview with Il Mattino.
“This preseason is really important to us. We give it every day to build new connections that will be useful during the coming season.”
“It is not always easy to play these friendly matches during the preparation. But when the season starts, there will of course not be any excuses. That is precisely why we build something physically and mentally solidly that can help us later.”
What was the first thing he said to you when you saw each other again after the summer?
“I will be honest, it's not so much what he says, but what he does.”
Tell us.
“He was immediately clear with us. Winning the Scudetto did not change anything; we have to rediscover and retain the same attitude and mentality that we found last year. Only because we won the competition, can we not stop, relax or rest on our laurels. In every competition, every competition will be high. And we have to make it true.”
A year ago, Conte came up with the slogan “Amma Fatica.” This year he responded with “Amma Fatica” … again. ” Do you have your own slogan for the season?
“I will borrow the coach and make it my own:” Amma Fatica “… always.”
The Scudetto gift is called De Bruyne: Was you surprised by his arrival?
“Absolutely not. Because I knew how strong Napoli was, of what ambitions the club had.”