Napoli Star Shakes off Injury, Muses on His Career

The Cult of Calcio

·26 de março de 2025

Napoli Star Shakes off Injury, Muses on His Career

David Neres will indeed return from injury against Milan with a couple of weeks of delay on the schedule, as the coaching staff played it safe before the break. He gave an interview to Corriere della Sera.

“Playing at Ajax has been the pinnacle of my career for now, but I was unlucky to suffer a major injury after an extraordinary season. I played sparingly when I came back. I was in great shape when I moved to Shakhtar Donetsk and practiced well under Robert De Zerbi. Then, the war interrupted everything, and there was a long time without games. I headed back to Brazil and felt like I had retired. It seemed like an eternity before the Benfica move came about.”

David Neres addressed his Napoli switch.

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“I had starred in top teams until that point, but not in leagues as strong as the Italian one. They gave me this opportunity, and I didn’t think twice about it. It’s a club with a plan.”

David Neres commented on Antonio Conte and the title race.

“He’s very likable, really. He asks a lot from the players, which is perfect for me because I tend to relax. I hope to play versus Milan, but it’s up to him to make the call. He pushes you and is the best motivator. He also scolds you at times, clearly and directly. It happened after a friendly to me, and it made me realize who I was dealing with and how to behave. It helped me.” “Inter is the strongest team, but we will try. It’s not easy, but we can’t give up now. Serie A is very competitive, so a skid can happen.”