Napoli may be top of the Serie A standings but their manager is not getting carried away and there is still plenty of work to do in order to build a solid future, Antonio Conte said on Friday.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Juventus v Napoli - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - September 21, 2024 Napoli coach Antonio Conte before the match REUTERS/Massimo Pinca/File Photo
"Otherwise we would all underestimate the path that needs to be taken in a reconstruction phase like ours. We're just getting started. Lobotka has started all seven league games under Conte and was an ever-present in the starting side last season but the manager is confident that Scotland international Billy Gilmour is ready for what will be his first Serie A start.
Napoli's bid to remain on top will face a stern test away to Empoli. The Tuscan side have lost only once this season, and have the second best defensive record in Serie A, conceding four goals in their seven games.
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