Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte insists he's happy to finish second after victory over Napoli.

Conte had complained that second place was nothing to be celebrating, then changed his tune to look at the glass half-full, pointing out Inter haven't won for a decade.

He said, “The problem is that I can't be the one describing the history of Inter. That's what you journalists and pundits are for, to see the figures and explain the work that has been done.

“I also realise that my presence creates high expectations and that can affect the way some results are viewed. People might think that the moment I arrive, what I touch turns to gold. It happened in the past, but that doesn't mean it always will.

“I believe I'm very honest when I speak and at times that can irritate people. I understand that attacking me brings notoriety to some who seek the spotlight and I hear things said about my work that offend my professionalism. I can make mistakes, but I will always have passion and try to accelerate situations I am called into.

“When people lie or try to frame things in a certain way, that is damaging to everyone."