Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Conte Blasts Napoli Over Summer Overhaul After 6-2 PSV Rout

Conte says an influx of signings upset team balance, jeopardizing their Champions League campaign.

Overview

  • Napoli were thrashed 6-2 by PSV Eindhoven, a second group defeat following the 2-0 loss to Manchester City.
  • Antonio Conte called the transfer window a mistake, saying nine new arrivals were too many and urging a return to humility and a team-first mindset.
  • Reporting lists around ten signings for roughly €115 million, with seven newcomers used against PSV and four starting.
  • Italian outlets criticized Kevin De Bruyne’s form, with harsh player ratings and headlines labeling him a problem, following a prior substitution flashpoint with Conte.
  • Noa Lang voiced frustration over limited minutes, and Conte responded that he must work for his place or stay on the bench, as Inter Milan awaits in Serie A with Napoli still in touch at the top.