Antonio Conte says he believes that the 2025-26 Serie A season will convey the return of the division’s ‘large three’ – Juventus, Inter and Milan – however claims that Rossoneri head coach Massimiliano Allegri is way from being his solely concern this coming season.
The Partenopei head coach three days on from within the opening spherical of 2025-26 fixtures.
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“We had a great pre-season. All groups want a bit of time to get going initially, we all know that, however we labored nicely in our coaching camp,” Conte mentioned of his aspect’s preparations and their begin to the season.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of Napoli, shouts directions through the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and SSC Napoli at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on August 23, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
Conte on battles with Juventus, Inter, Milan and Allegri
Conte was additionally requested for his desk predictions, claiming that he sees Inter, Milan and Juventus as his greatest opponents for the Scudetto this time period.
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“This will likely be a really balanced season. I see the return of the massive three, though for Inter it’s not a return. They did very nicely final yr and have all the time been in and round it for the final three years, and have all the time had good seasons.
“There may be positively a return of the opposite two large names, who’ve nice squads which might be geared up to do nicely. We should strive our greatest and we are going to draw our conclusions on the finish.”
Conte was additionally requested about his rivalry with former Juventus head coach Allegri, and the way he sees their battles taking place this coming season.
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 23: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri gestures through the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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He replied: “It gained’t be a singular problem. There are twenty groups and we’re all difficult one another. It’s everybody towards everybody.
“I feel will probably be a really thrilling and balanced season, everybody should do their half. Allegri will attempt to do his greatest for Milan and I’ll do the identical for Napoli.”
Conte was additionally requested for his ideas on the surroundings surrounding Napoli, and what it means to symbolize such a passionate metropolis.
“Naples lives for soccer, there’s lots of ardour. We all know that Napoli’s outcomes additionally shift the temper of the individuals of Naples. We’ve to be good at coping with that, each within the optimistic and unfavourable moments.
“As I all the time say, we are able to’t have something to complain about on the finish of the sport. The fan sees and understands this. We all the time have to present the whole lot, even when generally it’s not sufficient to win.”