Di Lorenzo: Playing for Naples is a very different experience, I want to retire in Naples
Naples is currently in training in Di Maro. According to Italian media "Slow Motion", at the live press conference last night, Naples captain Di Lorenzo answered questions from fans on site.
How does it feel to tie Maradona's record of winning the Serie A championship two times? Is your next goal a Champions League title?
Di Lorenzo: "It feels absolutely great to hold the trophy for the second time as a captain, but Maradona is out of reach for anyone. It's thanks to all my teammates and teams who did a great job. Our goal is to try to do better than last year."
What was your first reaction after the 37th round of the draw with Parma last season?
Di Lorenzo: "It's a tough game; it's crucial for us to stay ahead into the final round. We are under a lot of psychological pressure, but fortunately our competitors helped us."
As the captain, how do you feel about De Bruyne's arrival?
Di Lorenzo: "A great player is here. What impressed me was that he adapted very modestly to the situation in Naples. He will definitely help us because he is a great champion." How are the new players integrated?
Di Lorenzo: "They fit in very well. Just like de Bruyne, Long, Marianaucci and Buickma are here... Those of us who have been in the club for longer will try to make them feel relaxed immediately. I think when a player feels comfortable and feels trusted in one place, he can perform better. So we are working hard to help them."
Who is your mentor? Are you considering ending your career in Naples?
Di Lorenzo: "I am very lucky to meet such a coach; in Empoli, Andrezoli gave me a lot of confidence. Later in Naples, I met Gattuso, Ancelotti, Spaletti, and now I meet Conte again. From a professional growth perspective, every coach has benefited me a lot, and I work hard to improve every year. As for when I will end my career, I don't know. I am very happy in Naples, and I hope to end my career here."
After winning the first Serie A championship, we only finished tenth next season. What lesson does this teach you?
Di Lorenzo: "Defending the title is not easy. Our goal is to defend the title. Although the outside world regards us as popular, we won the championship as a non-popular person at the time, so those predictions are just a matter of paper. What is more important is the performance in training and competitions - as long as we can maintain the same desire and passion for victory, we can win honors again."
How do you feel for such passionate fans to compete in the field?
Di Lorenzo: "I have said many times that we have a great responsibility. Playing for Naples fans is a completely different experience - the emotions of the entire city often depend on the outcome of our game, and we must always keep this in mind. Over the years, our team has become more and more mature on a psychological level. "
Do you think we can win the fifth Serie A championship next year?
Di Lorenzo: "I hope it will be done. Although it won't be easy, this is our goal. There are many teams in this league that are aiming for the championship, but only one of them wins the championship. We must go all out and make progress every day as a team and individual. We have a coach who is well versed in victory, so we must follow in his footsteps and do everything for the fans and the jersey."
Is the goal of this season to maintain current results or go further?
Di Lorenzo: "Going further means winning the Champions League or the Italian Cup - this is not easy. I understand that everyone is eager for victory, but we must be clear about it. It is never easy to defend the title. Our goal is to go all out in all competitions, except for the league and the Italian Cup, we have the Champions League and Super Cup to play. We must play steadily and unite like last year."
How did you feel before the last round of the league last year's league?
Di Lorenzo: "I can't wait to play because I experienced the fanatic atmosphere of this stadium two years ago. This will be a game that I will never forget - that unparalleled passion, the cheers like tsunamis on and off the court... It's so wonderful. It's important to do our job, winning the championship, but I think what is more worth fighting for is to create such touching moments for people. Knowing that this championship trophy has made countless people happy is really a direct hit to the heart. I long to experience such passion again."
source:ty so 7m cn