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Napoli’s head coach Antonio Conte reacted to criticism of the team ahead of the Champions League match against Eintracht.

«If we manage to win tomorrow, we can get back on track in the Champions League. We know we’re up against a strong opponent, but at this level, all opponents are strong. We have the ambition and the level to compete on the European stage.

Since the beginning of the season, we’ve heard a lot of criticism, but if we’re at the top of the Serie A standings, it means things aren’t so bad after all. The main thing is victories. How we achieve them is our business, and we will find solutions each time, making changes both in the game and in the lineup,» said Conte, as quoted by the official UEFA website.

The matches of the 10th round of the Italian Championship took place. The matches were held from November 1 to November 3. Here are their results for your attention.

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Ukrainian midfielder of the Italian club Genoa, Ruslan Malinovsky, scored his debut goal of the current season for his team.

The 32-year-old player was in the starting lineup for Genoa in today’s Italian championship match against Sassuolo (1:1), and in the 18th minute, he opened the scoring with a spectacular shot from outside the penalty area.

As previously reported, last Saturday the closest opponent of Kyiv’s Dynamo in the main stage of the Conference League—the Bosnian Zrinjski—played another match in their national championship, defeating Široki Brijeg 2:1 away. And yesterday, other opponents of Kyivans also played their matches in national leagues.

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AS Roma’s Italian forward Paulo Dybala was injured in yesterday’s first-round match of the Italian championship against AC Milan (0:1) while taking a penalty.

This happened in the 82nd minute of the match when the score was 1:0 in favor of AC Milan. Moreover, Dybala failed to convert the penalty — his shot from the spot was saved by the goalkeeper.

«The worst part about this penalty situation is Dybala’s injury. Now we’ll see how long he will be absent. He definitely won’t play until the international break. It’s the biggest loss of the evening,» said AS Roma’s head coach Gian Piero Gasperini after the match.

Some matches of the 10th round of the Italy Championship took place. We present their results to your attention.

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Former Roma forward Francesco Graziani reacted to the Ukrainian forward of his former team, Artem Dovbyk’s first goal of the season.

«Despite his first goal of the season, Dovbyk remains a mystery. Yes, you cannot become the top scorer of La Liga if you’re a failure, but I find him a little clumsy. He is easily marked and lacks the determination needed for success.

Yes, Dovbyk scored an important goal, but he needs confidence. I would let him play for 3−4 matches, and if he doesn’t show results, I would close the door for him,» Graziani told Retesport.

«Milan» may return to the idea of exchanging forward Santiago Jimenez for «Roma» striker Artem Dovbyk in January.

According to the Telegram channel Sport Arena, citing La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan’s CEO Giorgio Furlani is already looking for an attacking reinforcement due to Jimenez’s poor performance at the start of the season.

Recall that during the summer transfer campaign, the clubs were already negotiating, but «Milan» proposed a loan without the option to purchase, while «Roma» insisted on a mandatory buyout.

The Genoa press office has issued a statement announcing that Patrick Vieira has been dismissed from the position of head coach.

Genoa announces that Patrick Vieira is no longer the coach of the first team. The club would like to thank the coach and his assistants for their dedication and professionalism displayed during their work, and wishes them all the best in their future careers. The management of the first team has been temporarily assigned to Roberto Murgita, who will be assisted by Domenico Criscito," reads the statement.

Let us remind you that currently Genoa is in the last position in the Italian championship standings.

Former Italian Roma striker Alberto Facchini spoke about the Ukrainian forward of his former team, Artem Dovbyk.

«I am a fan of Dovbyk and happy for his first goal this season (Dovbyk scored last Wednesday in the Italian championship match against Parma, 2:1, — editor’s note). Gasperini, by playing Dovbyk as a substitute, knew that it would give him an extra boost of energy.

Dovbyk is a guy who responds very well even to criticism. „Roma“ is a team that can take a lot away from you, but also give a lot. And the way Dovbyk celebrates his goals is the reaction of a true professional,» TMW quotes Facchini.

The captain of 'Cremonese', Federico Baschirotto, does not hide his admiration for the team’s newcomer, Jamie Vardy. 'Cremonese' started the season brilliantly, gaining 14 points in nine matches of the Italian championship. In the next round, Davide Nicola’s team will face 'Juventus'.

’He is a champion on the field, but especially off it. He shows us the way by example. When I met him, I told him that I followed 'Leicester’s' title fight when I was younger.

We have Vardy, but let’s leave comparisons with 'Leicester' aside and only think about ourselves.

I don’t look at the table. 'Juventus' is a great team, but we are aware of what we need: humility, respect, but not fear. We are increasingly aware of our potential. So I think about winning. Of course, it’s difficult, but we don’t lack determination,' cites Baschirotto Football Italia.

Roma’s forward Evan Ferguson will be out of play for at least a few weeks following an ankle joint injury he sustained in the early minutes of the 8th round match of the Italian championship against Parma (2:1).

The Irishman returned to the Wolves' starting lineup but was forced to leave the field after just seven minutes. Ferguson was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain with ligament damage. According to preliminary information, the striker will need at least two weeks to recover.