Napoli had won the Scudetto under Spalletti, but since his departure, the club has been plagued by inconsistencies and inconsistencies in the coaching staff. This is a situation that even Laurent, one of the most respected club presidents in Italian football, has been unable to do anything about.
Walter Mazzarri was appointed on 14 November 2023 after the sacking of Rudi Garcia. He was in charge from November to February, and was sacked on 19 February. He was replaced by Francesco Casona. This lack of consistency in coaching, coupled with a rift between key striker Victor Osimhen and the club’s management, led to a slump in results, with the club finishing 10th. However, Osimhen scored 15 goals for the club.
A team that won the Scudetto last season and then finished 10th the following season is a very bad situation and it is unacceptable for Napoli fans. The same goes for Laurent. For a man like him, it is easy to think that such a situation is not only the fault of the coaches but also of himself. However, he made the right decision at the end of the season. That was to appoint an experienced Italian coach, Antonio Conte.
What kind of coach is Conte? I don’t even need to tell you what kind of system he uses. He often uses a three-man defense, but he is also not afraid to use a four-man defense. He can adapt the strategy to the team he is facing and to the players he has. He will only replace players who are completely unsuitable.