Overview
- Napoli’s 2-0 defeat at Bologna triggered Antonio Conte’s stark assessment that his side is not a team, with local reports noting a phone call from president Aurelio De Laurentiis reiterating support for the coach.
- Pundits, including Paolo Di Canio, questioned Conte’s selections and messaging as injuries and a heavy post-break schedule deepen concerns over the champions’ faltering attack.
- AC Milan squandered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at Parma, prompting Massimiliano Allegri’s fury over “two points thrown away” and postponing his 100th win with the club.
- Atalanta dismissed Ivan Juric after poor results and appointed Raffaele Palladino on a deal through 2027 to launch a new cycle in Bergamo.
- Inter and Roma rose to the summit after the round, while Juventus under Luciano Spalletti plans a shift toward a back four during the break with defenders Lloyd Kelly and Juan Cabal edging toward returns.