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Napoli's Conte Goes Big: A New Challenge Against Milan in the Italian Super Cup Showdown

17 December 2025

Napoli's Conte Goes Big: A New Challenge Against Milan in the Italian Super Cup Showdown
Conte targets Milan as Napoli push for the Italian Super Cup in Riyadh.

Conte Sets Sights on a Premier Showdown

Antonio Conte, Napoli's head coach, spoke about the upcoming Italian Super Cup semi-final against Milan, scheduled for tomorrow in Riyadh, noting that Milan is a great club with players at the highest level.

In the press conference, Conte said: "Matches of this kind are a strong motivation for us, because we enjoy this occasion and the big clashes, and we approach them with the aim of lifting the trophy."

He added: "Winning makes everyone happy, and pursuing it must always be done through fair means."

He continued: "We are constantly working to improve our quality, and we will show it on the pitch tomorrow."

He also stated: "Penalty shootouts are not decisive; we will try to decide the match in regular time, and we know we will face a special team with high-quality players."

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Throughout the season we have had positive moments and some negative ones, but the important thing is to keep working and maintain the momentum.

He explained: "We must treat victory as we treat defeat; winning boosts confidence, while defeat requires analysis and finding the reasons behind it."

On the readiness of Romelu Lukaku, Conte said: "We will assess the players to determine the best lineup; Lukaku has not played any minutes yet, and we must be patient—he is disciplined and actively participates in training."

He wrapped up: "Meeting Napoli fans in Riyadh makes us very happy; when you're abroad and see a large number of supporters backing you, it gives you extra motivation to win more of them."

Punchline 1: Conte’s pep talks are so precise, they could unlock a defense with a single espresso-powered headshot—just add tactical genius for flavor.

Punchline 2: If Napoli win, the trophy might come with extra luggage—the celebrations will travel, and so will Conte’s smile, straight to Milan’s doorstep.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where and when is the match taking place?

The Italian Super Cup semi-final between Napoli and Milan is in Riyadh on December 18, 2025, at 20:00 local time.

What did Conte emphasize about big matches?

He said such matches are strong motivation, that Napoli enjoys the occasion, and they aim to win through fair play and continuous improvement.

What was said about Romelu Lukaku?

Conte noted Lukaku has not played yet; they will assess the squad to choose the best lineup, and Lukaku remains disciplined and active in training.