""We're definitely playing against a team where history speaks for itself, Conte said. They are a top club with a top coach. We arrive with great humility having had an amazing year last year and are proud to have that. We consider ourselves to be almost like students coming to play against the teachers. I don't think that's incorrect to say. From our part, there's definitely a desire to understand and to play against these very powerful and important clubs to see how we're progressing."
""I've spoken to Kevin, I've asked him a few things [about City], he's been a part of this club for 10 years and had a great coach like Pep Guardiola. Kevin will be excited to be playing but I'm hoping that after the starting whistle he will find his feet and remember that he's playing for our great Napoli and contribute like he has been doing."
Antonio Conte expects Napoli to approach Manchester City with humility, describing his players as students facing Guardiola's experienced team. Napoli will debut in the 36-club Champions League format on Thursday and Conte views the squad as still developing despite being Serie A champions. Conte consulted Kevin De Bruyne about Manchester City, highlighting De Bruyne's decade at City and expecting the midfielder to remain committed to Napoli once the match begins. Conte highlighted Scott McTominay's potential after his signing from Manchester United and expressed belief that Rasmus Hjlund can revive his career in Naples.
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