Napoli coach Antonio Conte is not willing to be manipulated by Italian media outlets after being linked with a return to Juventus.
Juventus are expect to make changes after the end of the 2024-25 season due to the uncertain future of Thiago Motta, even if they can lead the team to a Champions League ticket as targeted, and the Bianconeri’s target coach is Conte, who is currently leading Napoli to compete for the Scudetto.
Ahead of Napoli’s Serie A clash at Venezia ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี on Sunday, Conte was ask about the Juventus rumours, as reported by Tuttosport, which has left the veteran coach feeling rather uneasy.
“I don’t have to answer to anyone. This is a media game, a battle strategy of the Italian media.”
“Any answer I give can make something happen, it’s part of the media game, it’s normal, I just remember it,” Conte told the press.
Napoli visit strugglers Venezia at the Stadio Penzo tomorrow, and a win would allow the Partenopei to jump to the top of the table while waiting for Atalanta-Inter. This is why Conte said the upcoming match should be treat like a “World Cup Final.”
Lastly, Conte spoke about the Italy squad named by Luciano Spalletti, which includes five Napoli players.
“Of course, if we can help the national team with our players, it’s a source of pride and satisfaction,” Conte said.
“Let’s say that Meret, Di Lorenzo, Buongiorno, and Raspadori had already been call up. Politano has been recall as a result of the good season he’s having, although I still expect a bit more from him. He knows that very well, but it’s still satisfying.”