Overview
- Antonio Conte arrived at Castel Volturno, lunched with his staff and directed his first session since his post‑Bologna leave.
- His absence followed a heavy loss at Bologna and a blunt public appraisal of the squad, with terms for his return agreed with the club on Monday.
- Conte kept in phone contact with president Aurelio De Laurentiis and sporting director Giovanni Manna during the break.
- A full‑squad face‑to‑face is considered likely once internationals rejoin mid‑week, as he seeks to restore unity and standards.
- Preparation has been hampered by 11 internationals away and injuries, including Frank Anguissa’s expected two‑and‑a‑half‑month layoff, as Napoli open an eight‑match run through Christmas across league and cups starting with Atalanta at the Maradona.