Naples: Antonio Conte threatens Aurelio De Laurentiis

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·10. November 2025

Naples: Antonio Conte threatens Aurelio De Laurentiis

Antonio Conte breaks his silence and puts the pressure on Napoli!

Naples: Antonio Conte threatens Aurelio De Laurentiis

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The Neapolitan volcano is rumbling. And this time, it's not Vesuvius, but Antonio Conte himself who is threatening to erupt. Following Napoli's latest defeat against Bologna, the Italian coach let his fury spill over, singling out his players' passivity and lack of commitment. Sitting third in Serie A, the 2024 Italian champions are mired in a worrying crisis of confidence. Conte's speech, both clear-eyed and disillusioned, sounds like a final warning.

"I don't want to shepherd the dead," snapped the visibly exasperated coach. "If the team wants to get moving again, great. If not, everyone must take responsibility."

A fractured dressing room, a fire extinguished

Under Conte's leadership, Napoli was expected to continue its dominance after Spalletti's historic title. But the dream has turned into disillusionment: five defeats in all competitions, uninspired play, and a team lacking soul.

"I can't inject the energy we had last year, and I apologize for that. Maybe some just refuse to hear it," Conte admitted, aware that his message is no longer getting through.

The unease runs deep. The dressing room is reportedly split between veteran leaders and new signings, while president De Laurentiis is already growing impatient with what he sees as his coach's overly direct tone. Add to that a lack of creativity on the pitch, a far cry from the attacking fire that once made Napoli shine under Spalletti.

The Atalanta turning point

The international break comes at just the right time, but it could also speed up the end of the Conte-Napoli story. The upcoming match against Atalanta is crucial: another loss could lead to a clean break between the coach and the club.