Sacchi: De Bruyne ‘never’ a problem for Napoli and Conte | OneFootball

Arrigo Sacchi is delighted with Kevin De Bruyne’s performance in Napoli’s 2-1 win over Sporting CP: ‘Believe me, he’ll never be a problem for Napoli.’

The Belgian ace inspired Rasmus Hojlund’s brace with two assists last night.

KDB had made headlines for the wrong reason a few days earlier, publicly complaining about a substitution during an away game at Milan and receiving a warning from Antonio Conte.

Sacchi: De Bruyne can ‘make mistakes like anyone else’

FERRARA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Arrigo Sacchi former coach of Italian National team attends the Serie A match between Spal and SSC Napoli at Stadio Paolo Mazza on September 23, 2017 in Ferrara, Italy. (Photo by Mario Carlini / Iguana Press/Getty Images)

“Anyone who thought that after the controversy at San Siro, something had broken between De Bruyne and Conte has probably changed their mind,” Sacchi wrote in his column for Gazzetta dello Sport.

“We’re talking about a world-class player who can make mistakes like anyone else, but then he has the strength to get back on track and go in the right direction.

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Kevin De Bruyne of Napoli

scores a penalty goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“Believe me, De Bruyne will never be a problem for Napoli, but rather a resource to make the most of. The proof of my impression is the assist for Hojlund’s second goal.”

De Bruyne joined Napoli on a free transfer from Manchester City this summer and has already collected three goals and two assists in seven appearances across all competitions.

Napoli lost the opening Champions League game of the season against Manchester City, but now have three points in two matches.

Sacchi: Napoli the ‘most European’ Serie A club

NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 22: Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Pisa SC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 22, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

“I consider Conte’s team the most ‘European’ in terms of style of play and mentality, among the Serie A representatives,” Sacchi continued.

“Now, it’s only a matter of catching their breath, regaining energy and continuing their run in the league while waiting for the international break. In such an intense season, it’s crucial to know how to manage the players’ energy.”

Despite Sunday’s loss against Milan, Napoli remain the table leaders alongside the Rossoneri and Roma.

Their next match is against Genoa at the Stadio Maradona this coming Sunday.