Noah Long, 26, recently joined Serie A champions Napoli, and the winger said he enjoyed working with coach Conte and that he liked to step out of his comfort zone.

Noah Long from the Netherlands previously played for PSV Eindhoven and scored 11 goals and contributed 10 assists for PSV Eindhoven in the 2024/25 Eredivisie season.

Noah Long said in an interview, "It feels great to work with coach Conte. I like to step out of my comfort zone. The intensity of training in the Netherlands is not so high, but I think this intensity of training is exactly what players need to grow, become more comprehensive and stronger."

"I'm feeling a bit tired at the moment, but that's how pre-season training is. I think the training is going well, I'm adapting and I'm looking forward to the new season."

In addition, Napoli lost 0-2 to Arezzo in a friendly match, and Noah Long gave the opponent a penalty in this game.

Noah Long said, “After a week of high-intensity training, this game is very important for us and can show our form. We created a lot of opportunities, but we just failed to seize them. But this is the first time we play together, so everything is fine at this stage.”

"Sometimes things happen when the wingers are defending, which is normal. I hope that when I have the ball, I can make it easier and more enjoyable for everyone to play. I also hope to create a lot of opportunities and make the game exciting. This is my goal."

On the other hand, Napoli will play against Catanzaro in the next friendly match to continue preparing for the new Serie A season.