Antonio Conte retains Napoli trust despite rant after Bologna loss | OneFootball

Antonio Conte has retained the full confidence of the Napoli board following his fiery press conference, according to a news report from La Gazzetta dello Sport. The paper confirms that the corporate line regarding the coach has always been one of maximum trust, and his future is absolutely not in doubt despite the recent defeat to Bologna.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Conte’s explosive post-match comments, where he declared he did not “want to accompany the dead,” were not a sign of an impending exit, but were instead intentionally delivered to act as a severe “jolt” (sferzata) to his players. This public confrontation was Conte’s deliberate move to strip the squad of all excuses and alibis, demanding a strong reaction and genuine responsibility from the individual players.

The article concludes that this public challenge serves as a stark reminder: poor performances will no longer be tolerated, and the players’ “bonuses are finished” for now, marking a definitive line in the sand for the rest of the season.

Kaustubh Pandey | GIFN