Overview
- Conte questioned his own effectiveness after the 2-0 loss at Bologna, citing a lack of energy, chemistry and desire, and said he would take those concerns to the club.
- Italian outlets reported phone discussions on Monday between De Laurentiis, sporting director Giovanni Manna and Conte, with face‑to‑face meetings scheduled this week to assess how to proceed.
- Despite the president’s support, reports describe ongoing friction between Conte and parts of the dressing room, with further internal confrontations expected when training resumes.
- Napoli have five defeats across competitions and have failed to score in three straight matches, sitting fourth in Serie A two points off the lead and facing scrutiny over their Champions League standing.
- Conte defended loanee Rasmus Hojlund as a rare positive from the Bologna match, while recent coverage also notes injuries to key players contributing to the team’s struggles.