Source: REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
[Saba Sports News] The Serie A league officially started last weekend, and Antonio Conte returned to coach an Italian team, this time at Napoli. However, his debut match resulted in an embarrassing defeat, with Napoli losing 0-3 to Verona. This loss marks Conte’s first defeat as the coach of Napoli. It is worth mentioning that Conte had an excellent record in Serie A opening matches. During his time coaching Juventus and Inter Milan, he achieved 5 wins and 1 draw. However, his first round match with Napoli ended in a loss, breaking his undefeated record in Serie A opening matches. After the disappointing debut with Napoli, Conte showed responsibility and reflection. He explicitly stated that he would take responsibility and deeply reflect on the issues that arose during the match. In my opinion, past glorious records do not guarantee everything, as each team’s situation is different, and Serie A is highly competitive. Conte needs to prove his abilities again with Napoli.