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Napoli Back on Top as De Laurentiis Declares a Stronger Squad and Conte Targets Scudetto Defense

At the AIC Gran Gala, club leaders cast the season as a tight race shaped by injuries creating chances for new arrivals.

Overview

  • A win over Roma at the Stadio Olimpico returned Napoli to first place in Serie A, level on points with Milan after 13 matchdays.
  • President Aurelio De Laurentiis said the team is stronger than last season and credited injuries with accelerating the integration of new signings.
  • Antonio Conte stated the clear objective is to defend the Scudetto, noting a very competitive league with several well-equipped rivals.
  • De Laurentiis criticized football’s governing structures as outdated and resistant to innovation, calling the sport “very old.”
  • Conte praised his players’ commitment and said a weeklong managerial reset common in England would be useful to adopt in Italy.