At 3:00 AM CEST on September 10, Napoli will host Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League group stage. Ahead of the match, Napoli coach Allegri attended a press conference. This article covers the second half of the press conference.

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Arsenal is very skilled at stopping counterattacks. In last Sunday's match, Declan Rice worked tirelessly to track back and stop the opposition's attack with intelligent fouls. Did you notice this? In your opinion, is Arsenal currently the team in Europe most adept at using these "tactical fouls" to disrupt opposition counterattacks?

I believe Arsenal is a very complete team with almost no weaknesses. I think Arteta is excellent; he is very tactically responsive and can quickly adjust and build a solid defensive system for the team. In fact, Arsenal currently concedes very few goals. When they defend collectively, their coordination is smooth and seamless.

You just mentioned that Arteta has done outstanding work at Arsenal. I'm curious—in your view, what is Arteta's most central tactical achievement in leading Arsenal?

As I just emphasized, I believe Arteta's greatest strength lies in his ability to quickly instill a perfect balance between attack and defense in the team. They are a major threat when they have the ball, but when they need to drop deep and defend, the solidity and resilience of their defense is even more impressive. This is more than just tactics; it is a spirit of steel-willed determination and tenacity that he has successfully instilled into the fabric of this team.

I'd like to ask you about Højlund. He had a very difficult time and struggled in England, but his performance has improved significantly recently. How do you assess his level and potential as a striker? How much room for growth and improvement do you think he still has in the future?

Sorry, I didn't quite catch the name you just mentioned... Did you say a player with growth potential? Ah... it's Højlund! Okay, I didn't understand the name at first. Yes, that's right, Højlund is still very young, only 23 years old. I think he has unlimited growth potential, especially in terms of his finishing ability. He can still refine the purity of his technical movements. He is a very ambitious young man, very eager to learn and improve, so he is truly capable of doing so, and he certainly will in the future.

Coach, Kevin De Bruyne has come off the bench in the first three league matches. Is he ready to start tomorrow? Also, how is his physical condition since returning from the World Cup?

Kevin De Bruyne is an exceptional player. He returned to the team on August 5 and has played as a substitute in the first three matches. It is very likely he will start tomorrow.

Coach, in your earlier answer—if the translation is accurate—you described Arsenal as the "best team" currently. In your view, are they the strongest team in the world right now? Are they the favorites to win the Champions League?

Regarding the Champions League, we must wait until March next year to see the injury situation and performance of each team. In the intense knockout stage, you also need a bit of luck to ensure all your key players are available. However, right now there are many elite teams that are very strong: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and others. There are many giant teams that can compete for the Champions League title.

Winning the Champions League is not easy at all. I had the opportunity to reach two Champions League finals as a coach, but unfortunately, I lost both. I hope my luck in this competition can change a bit before my coaching career ends.

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