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Based on reports, including those referencing the original piece by CalcioNapoli24 on the “Conte case,” the rift involving Antonio Conte and the Napoli squad originated primarily after the humiliating 6-2 defeat against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.
The core of the problem, and what led to the internal tensions, stems from:
1. The Post-Eindhoven Confrontation
Immediately following the heavy defeat in the dressing room, the team experienced a “very agitated and intense confrontation.” The key element reported is that this confrontation was “voluto dai calciatori” (wanted by the players) themselves. The players reportedly initiated the clear-the-air meeting to…