Napoli registered a 4-0 win over Cagliari to go top of the Serie A standings, and manager Antonio Conte stated that the team must maintain focus.

Romelu Lukaku scored a goal and provided two assists in the encounter, and the tactician commended his players for their teamwork.

Conte stated that the team must focus as a group and emphasized that egotism must not be tolerated.

This comes barely two weeks after Nigerian international Victor Osimhen left the team to join Galatasaray on loan.

The Italian manager froze Osimhen out of the Napoli first team, forcing the striker to seek top football elsewhere.

Osimhen debuts for Galatasaray

The Nigerian international made his debut for the Turkish club Galatasaray on Saturday and provided an assist in their 5-0 win.

On the other hand, Napoli are top of the league table with 9 points after claiming their third win of the season.

Conte maintained that the team comes ahead of every individual.

The tactician said via One Football:

"The crucial thing is a focus on ‘us’, we need to get rid of ‘I’ and egotism. You get nowhere with individuals; the team lets you win or lose.

"Obviously, a team with talented players has to get the best out of them, but the good of the team always comes first.

"You have to eliminate the type of player that works with the I, because I do not get along with them.

"I have not changed; we must work and the only way I know to achieve success is through hard work.”

Napoli coach Antonio Conte praises Romelu Lukaku's performance in 4-0 win over Cagliari, calling him "essential" to the team's success. Lukaku scored and provided two assists, helping Napoli top the Serie A table. pic.twitter.com/tKiOzQ19vH

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