Juan Jesus sour after Milan full-time celebrations: “We’re the team to beat”

It seems that Napoli have a somewhat enhanced image of themselves, with Juan Jesus the latest to believe AC Milan overcelebrated. 

There can be no denying the fact that Napoli may have, statistically at least, gotten the better of Milan. However, when watching the game and looking at the all-important stat, the Rossoneri were never really troubled.

In fact, Massimiliano Allegri has played in a similar style to Sunday for years, where he has looked to get on the counter after soaking up pressure. It was a prime example of getting a result, rather than entertaining. Something the Italian has regularly looked to do.

Conte and now Jesus

Ahead of their Champions League fixture, Antonio Conte stated that his side ‘dominated’ at the weekend, and now Juan Jesus has commented on the loss, as MilanNews relays.

“It’s September, I see controversy, there’s anticipation, and everyone wants to win. I hope so, in all competitions. We’re the team to beat. Look at how Milan celebrated at the end of the game; it means we’ve annoyed a few people.

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“I’m fine with that, we have the right mentality and experience, even with De Bruyne. Unfortunately, Lukaku is out, but Di Lorenzo and others are there, and we’re continuing our journey. We’re annoying and we’ll continue to do so.”

If, like Jesus says, Napoli are the team to beat, then they are already halfway there to something great this season.