For Romelu Lukaku, things were quickly clear last summer. Although he had to wait until the last moments of the transfer window, he wanted to find Antonio Conte in Naples.
Well, he took it well because since his arrival, he has had a string of goals and assists. To achieve this, he spared no effort and even asked to stay in Italy and work with the group. A Lukaku who perhaps does a little too much according to his coach.
Too responsible?
“He feels very responsible, perhaps too much since he arrived. He is concentrated, focused, from time to time I say: ‘Do what you know how to do’. He tips the scales, I I always said, in all situations, even in terms of numbers, what player and what he can do,” explains the Italian technician.
With a trip to Empoli on Sunday at midday, Naples will have the opportunity to consolidate its first place in the standings despite a complicated start to the season. To do this, the Partenopei will be able to count on a Big Rom who is progressing quite a bit.
“Do what he knows how to do”
“He’s starting to feel good, whether physically or mentally, he has to have a free mind, the whole responsibility is on me. He has to stay calm and do what he knows how to do, goals and assists, playing for his teammates,” said Conte.
And the coach concluded: “He is altruistic, you have seen it, perhaps too much. And with Giovanni (Di Lorenzo) and others, more senior, you have to take the responsibility of being a leader. But he is well and he is important to us.”
