Overview
- Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis called talk of Antonio Conte’s resignation a “favola del web” on X and praised the coach’s dedication.
- Cristiano Manna met De Laurentiis in Rome before the pair phoned Conte in Turin to hear his account, with the club stressing that resignation was never on the table.
- Conte’s post-match remarks after the 2-0 loss at Bologna included sharp criticism of the squad, an admission of his own responsibility, and a pledge to speak with the club.
- Reporters highlight relationship strains between coach and players, with the international break potentially delaying a full in-house reset even as it offers space to cool tensions.
- Napoli sit third in Serie A level with Milan on 22 points and trail Inter and Roma by two, while the Champions League campaign stands at four points from four matches.