Conte has issued a warning that Napoli must undergo a comprehensive reconstruction from the ground up

Antonio Conte, Napoli’s manager, stated on Saturday that the team is eager to recover from their disappointing Serie A season, in which they placed 10th. However, they will need to moderate their expectations as they embark on a period of construction.

After Napoli failed to qualify for European competition after winning the Scudetto under Luciano Spalletti in 2023, after going through three different managers last season, Conte assumed control in June.

Conte, who has won four Serie A titles with Juventus and Inter Milan, as well as a Premier League title at Chelsea, is requesting that the club and its supporters have fortitude as they prepare for the upcoming season.

“We must exert ourselves to the fullest, as it is a critical juncture for Napoli; the president has mentioned reconstruction,” Conte informed reporters prior to the inaugural match against Hellas Verona on Sunday.

“I have conducted my own evaluations and concur with his assessment; a complete reconstruction, starting from the ground up, is necessary.

“A squad that puts 10-12 players on the market, means that there is a reconstruction underway and like any reconstruction we need patience and humility.”

The previous season, Juventus had finished seventh. Conte promptly led them to three consecutive league titles upon his arrival at the helm in 2011. However, he does not anticipate a similarly rapid turnaround at Napoli.

“I expected a better situation, positive surprises, which is why when I spoke at the beginning I said, even after such a negative year we must not throw everything away but let’s understand if there are also positive things,” Conte asserted.

“I had anticipated positive surprises; however, I was unsuccessful in locating any.” Nevertheless, upon your arrival, you will discover that there are nine to ten exits.

“We are not asserting that we are at the zero year; rather, we are at a point that is not far from zero.” I am not frightened by it; however, it is preferable to be unambiguous. When there is a sense of reality and clarity, one is able to identify the obstacles and routes to take.

Conte deferred to address Victor Osimhen, who is anticipated to be excluded from the Verona squad due to his likelihood of departing the club during this transfer window. He also cautioned that it would require time to restore Napoli to the top tier.

“I don’t know how long it will take for Napoli to become competitive again, whether it takes six months, 12, two years, I couldn’t say,” said Conte.