Napoli: Conte frustrated over Castel Volturno, wants better recovery | OneFootball

According to Repubblica, the coach has pointed the finger at the shortcomings of the sports center: limited spaces, queues for physiotherapy, and reduced recovery times.

Naples, Conte's Outburst and the Castel Volturno Issue: More Attention Needed for Player Recovery

After the Europa League match against Eintracht, Antonio Conte did not hide a certain discontent. In the post-match, the Napoli coach made clear statements that at first glance might have seemed generic, but today – according to an investigation published by Repubblica – have a specific target: the Castel Volturno sports center, the historic training ground of the Azzurri.

Conte's words: “A better medical and physiotherapy path is needed”

In the post-match, Conte declared: “We need to follow a path from a medical, physiotherapy, and management point of view in recovering the players, in managing the fact that we are not training.”

A statement that, read in the context of a team engaged in three competitions and dealing with various injuries, takes on a very specific meaning. Conte, always meticulous and attentive to every aspect of preparation, wanted to emphasize the importance of optimal physical recovery management, an element that today, with three matches a week, becomes as crucial as tactics or game strategy.

The problem according to Repubblica: structural deficiencies at Castel Volturno

The newspaper explains that Conte's words were not random. “The shortcomings of the Castel Volturno sports center are no secret, where players do not have adequately equipped spaces to rest between training sessions and where queues form for physiotherapy, as rooms and staff are limited.”

In a context where Napoli plays three times a week, every detail of physical recovery can make a difference. Conte thus wanted to draw the management's attention to the urgency of improving the infrastructure and medical services available to the team.

The weight of injury management and Conte's philosophy

Napoli is currently one of the teams most affected by injuries in Serie A. From Lukaku to De Bruyne, several starters have been sidelined for weeks. Conte, known for his meticulous attention to detail, considers prevention and recovery an integral part of his work methodology.

Already during his experience at Inter and Juventus, he insisted on having modern facilities, specialized staff, and personalized rehabilitation programs. In Naples, however, the conditions of the Castel Volturno center — now considered by many to be outdated compared to international standards — represent an obstacle to the full application of his method.

A useful break and the Bologna crossroads

Pending any structural interventions, Conte can at least count on the championship break to catch his breath and recover energy. First, however, there will be the away match in Bologna, a match the coach considers crucial to confirm the leadership in the standings and face the break with greater serenity.

As Repubblica writes, “the break can be helpful, provided the hurdle on Sunday at the Dall’Ara is overcome.” A test that goes beyond the sporting result: for Conte, it will also be an opportunity to demonstrate that, despite logistical difficulties, the group knows how to react with mentality and discipline.

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