Roma legend Francesco Totti has expressed his thoughts on the recent performances of Antonio Conte’s Napoli, stating that he is not surprised by the team’s results. Conte, who took over as the manager of Napoli this season, has been making waves in the Italian football scene with his team’s impressive displays.
Speaking to reporters, Totti revealed that Conte’s tactics and team management are not a surprise to him. The Roma legend praised Conte for his ability to get the best out of his players and for implementing a winning mentality within the team.
'I think Conte is a great manager, and the results he is getting at Napoli are not surprising,' Totti said. 'He has a lot of experience and knows how to get the best out of his players.' Totti also praised Conte’s ability to adapt to different situations and make the necessary changes to achieve success.
However, Totti did express his disappointment with the performance of his former team, Roma, under the leadership of José Mourinho. He stated that the team’s current position is not reflective of their true potential and that he is disappointed by the lack of progress.
'I am disappointed by Roma’s performance this season,' Totti said. 'I think the team has a lot of potential, but they are not living up to it. They need to work harder and be more consistent if they want to achieve success.'
Totti also had words of praise for his former teammate, Daniele De Rossi, who he feels has been let down by the team’s current situation. De Rossi, who is now an assistant coach at Roma, has been working hard behind the scenes to help the team improve, but Totti feels that he deserves more recognition for his efforts.
'I feel for De Rossi because I know how hard he works,' Totti said. 'He is a true professional, and he deserves more recognition for what he does for the team. I hope that things will change for him soon.' Overall, Totti's comments provide an interesting insight into the world of Italian football and the thoughts of one of the country's most respected legends.