Napoli manager Antonio Conte is reportedly considering his future at the Italian club after delivering a scathing assessment of his team following their latest Serie A defeat.
Crisis Talks Underway
The former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss is set for crucial talks with Napoli's hierarchy after their 2-0 loss to Bologna on Sunday. This defeat marks Napoli's third league loss this season, compared to just four defeats throughout their entire championship-winning campaign last year.
Despite sitting fourth in the table and being just two points off the top, Conte has grown increasingly frustrated with his team's performances. Something needs to be done, because I don't want to accompany a dead person, Conte told reporters in his post-match comments.
Familiar Pattern Emerging
This isn't the first time Conte has experienced a dramatic falling out after initial success. During his tenure at Chelsea, persistent reports of disagreements with the club's hierarchy ultimately led to his departure despite winning the Premier League and FA Cup.
Similarly at Inter Milan, Conte left due to disagreements over transfers after securing success, exiting via mutual consent at the end of his second season. His spell at Tottenham followed the same pattern, with the Italian departing after publicly questioning the club's ambition.
Conte's Blunt Assessment
The fiery Italian manager didn't hold back in his criticism after the Bologna match. If you lose five games, it means that something is not going right, Conte stated. I don't see alchemy but everyone thinking about their own problem.
Conte expressed particular concern about his players' mentality, suggesting they were basking in past glory rather than focusing on current challenges. We certainly don't have the energy of last season, he admitted, while also questioning his own ability to reverse the trend.
Reports from Italy indicate that a meeting between Conte and club officials will take place to determine whether they can continue working together. The situation is described as particularly delicate, with Conte's future hanging in the balance despite Napoli's relatively strong league position.
