Noah Long: I don’t know what else I need to do to play, I’ve only spoken to Conte once so far

October 23rd, in the third round of the Champions League, Naples lost 2-6 away to Eindhoven. After the game, Noah Long also expressed dissatisfaction with his lack of playing opportunities.

Dutch winger Noah Long transferred to Naples from PSV Eindhoven this summer for a transfer fee of 25 million euros. But so far, Noah Long has not started on behalf of Naples. His 6 appearances this season have all come as a substitute. Facing the old club PSV in this Champions League match, Noah Long did not come on as a substitute until the 58th minute.

After the game, Noah Long first said: "I have been training hard. I don't know what else I need to do to get a chance to play. But I'd better not talk about this topic more. My contract is signed until 2030. I can only accept the status quo and have no other choice."

The media also asked about his relationship with Naples coach Conte. Noah Long replied: "We don't communicate often, we only talked once."

Conte said after the game: "The old players who were in the team last season need to regain their form and restore the cohesion of the team. The newly joined players need to be more humble and low-key to integrate into the team. Seeing some situations in the locker room, I think this season will be very difficult."

Although Conte did not name him, the famous Italian football reporter Di Marzio believes that these criticisms of his are likely to be directed at Noah Long.