Stay or Go? Napoli Clarifies Antonio Conte’s Situation Amid Crisis
Crisis, rumors, and a silence that set off every alarm. Napoli is living tense days after Antonio Conte’s explosive remarks and an official statement that, far from calming things down, created more questions than answers.
A Napoli on the Brink of Collapse
Napoli is going through its tensest moment since winning Serie A just months ago. The reigning champion has gone three matches without a win, lost its spark, and — according to its own coach — something has broken inside the dressing room.
The phrase uttered by Antonio Conte after the latest setback shook all of Italy:
“There is no chemistry to fight together… I don’t want to accompany a dead man.”
A blunt, almost desperate message that unleashed speculation about an immediate exit.
Within hours, social media and local media were full of talk about a resignation, technical crisis, and a total breakdown. The earthquake had begun.
De Laurentiis Stops the Rumors
Amid the media chaos, club president Aurelio De Laurentiis stepped in to put the brakes on. In his usual style, he turned to X to deny any supposed resignation from Conte:
“I read stories about Conte resigning. Social media spreads ideas quickly, but they’re not always correct,” he wrote.
He added that the two have “a special understanding” and that he is “proud to have an authentic man like Conte,” praising his dedication and professionalism.
It was a clear attempt to calm fans and support the coach in the middle of the storm.
The Statement That Raised Even More Doubts
However, what should have been a message of stability only fueled further uncertainty. The club issued an official statement announcing that Antonio Conte would take a week away from the team — something Napoli claims was agreed upon “long ago.”
“Conte will return to the training center on November 17,” the club announced.
But the detail that triggered suspicion was undeniable: the team returned to training today… without its coach.
A Silence Louder Than Any Answer
Napoli insists that everything is part of a pre-existing plan. But in the middle of a results crisis, with a disconnected locker room and a coach who spoke of “accompanying a dead man,” fans and Italian media remain skeptical.
The coming week will be decisive. Because when crisis, absences, and media noise collide in Naples, there is never such a thing as a normal week.
