Overview
- Bologna’s win at the Dall’Ara exposed Napoli’s lack of intensity and lifted Italiano’s side into the upper reaches of the table.
- After the defeat, Conte said the team lacks “alchemy” and that he has no intention of “accompanying a dead man,” comments widely read as a damning alarm.
- The matchday closed with Inter and Roma level at the summit, with analysts crediting decisive coaching imprints from Chivu, Gasperini and Italiano in a volatile race.
- At Juventus, Spalletti’s early reset includes using Teun Koopmeiners as a left-sided defender, a role in which he excelled in the derby and said he feels more free.
- During the international break, Spalletti is weighing a switch to a back four and alternatives such as 3-4-1-2, with Openda an option in a two‑striker setup and the returns of Kelly and Cabal expected to expand defensive choices.