Overview
- At his pre‑match press conference, Mourinho rejected talk of Napoli’s absences as decisive, arguing their bench quality makes the difference negligible.
- He cited alternatives such as Rasmus Højlund, Lorenzo Lucca and Scott McTominay when asked about missing stars like Romelu Lukaku or Kevin De Bruyne.
- Mourinho praised Napoli’s recent system change and noted the club’s strength after two scudetti, adding that Conte’s teams are tactically rigorous and never weak.
- He declined to reveal his lineup and said the transfer market is not in his thoughts, emphasizing a focus on extracting the maximum from available players and on the result.
- Confirming a youth push, he said José Neto is in the squad and stressed giving youngsters chances without extra pressure, while insisting qualification remains mathematically possible in this sixth Champions League matchday.