Antonio Conte’s future seems to be at stake after Napoli’s defeat to Bologna.
A face-to-face meeting between Antonio Conte and Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is scheduled to take place this week, as the aftermath of the club’s latest defeat continues.
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So far, it has been a somewhat irregular season for the reigning Serie A champions, who suffered their fifth defeat in all competitions on Sunday afternoon when they lost 2-0 to Bologna.
This is the third game in a row that Napoli have failed to score, and an enraged Antonio Conte delivered a rather remarkable assessment of their recent form in his post-match comments.
“Three or four months have passed, and there’s no chemistry, no desire to fight together. I don’t know if we will be able to change the situation,” he said in an interview with DAZN.
“I don’t want to be with a dead person; Everyone must take responsibility. I am the first to be held accountable. Heart surgery is not an option. Each of us must rediscover our spirit and our fighting spirit.”
Conte was also self-critical, adding: “We often think that change can happen overnight. What we have done should not be forgotten, but we must continue to work. We have to ask ourselves if we are doing it in the right way and with the same desire for revenge as last season.”
“I’m disappointed because I can’t find the energy in the guys again,” he admitted. “That means I’m not doing a good job.”
After making the statements, doubts have been raised about Conte’s immediate future at Napoli.
In fact, a meeting is planned between Conte and Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis to “understand how and if they are going to move forward together”, according to Italian journalist Matteo Moretto.
He added, “The parties will analyze in detail every aspect of this delicate moment.”
Former Napoli striker says players will no longer play under Antonio Conte
Roberto Sosa, who played for Napoli between 2004 and 2008, made some bold statements after Sunday’s defeat to Bologna.
“It’s the typical game you see when the players want to get rid of the coach,” Sosa said, according to Calciomercato.
“The players weren’t even angry despite being down by two goals and I’ve said this before about other teams. Today I have to say that about Naples.”
Scott McTominay wants Antonio Conte to sign his former Manchester United teammate
McTominay, who has been a revelation since joining Napoli last summer, has urged Conte to sign his former Manchester United teammate Kobbie Mainoo in the January transfer window, according to reports.
“Scott has been to meet Conte and asked him to pick up Kobbie,” read
“He has told him about his strengths and what an outstanding player he is. He knows everything about him from his time at United and believes he would be a great addition to the squad, whether it’s on loan or on a permanent deal.”
The source added: “He would fit right in and give Napoli a boost.”
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