Antonio Conte stated ‘evidently one thing just isn’t going proper’ with VAR and referees after his two-match ban, however explains how Napoli ‘improved’ Rasmus Hojlund the place Manchester United didn’t.
The Partenopei are again in motion this night with the rescheduled Week 16 Serie A fixture, which was moved from December because of the Supercoppa Italiana commitments.
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It kicks off on the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 17.30 GMT (18.30 CET).
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli is taken down the tunnel after being proven a purple card in the course of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
Conte is not going to be on the touchline, as he was despatched off on Sunday for his livid response to a penalty.
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Conte nonetheless fuming over San Siro controversy
MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of SSC Napoli is taken down the tunnel after being proven a purple card in the course of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
“I informed the staff we wanted to show the web page immediately and give attention to the following recreation, seeing as we had so little time to get well,”
“It was definitely a superb efficiency towards Inter, however the fixture listing is packed, and we should flip the web page instantly.”
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The coach refused to talk to the media straight after that match, so does he need to clarify why he was so indignant on the penalty name?
“I don’t need to return on incidents that many coaches have complained about. Evidently one thing just isn’t going proper. I choose to give attention to the pitch.”
NAPLES, ITALY – JANUARY 07: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his aspect second aim in the course of the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Hellas Verona FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 07, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
It was as a substitute put to Conte that Napoli have improved Hojlund in leaps and bounds since his arrival from Manchester United in mid-August, when he was snapped up as a alternative for injured Romelu Lukaku.
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“Rasmus is a participant who has improved a lot since he first arrived. He’s 22 years outdated, we noticed nice potential in him, however inevitably these lads have to be coached by individuals who can enhance them, educate them methods to work for the staff, the positioning, when to go in the direction of the ball and when to assault the house,” continued Conte.
“Our job is to maintain enhancing all of the gamers and make them higher than after they first arrive.”
David Neres missed the final couple of video games with a sprained ankle, however is again on the bench this night.
“Neres had solely half a coaching session yesterday, so we’ll see, it’s in no way sure he can play at present. If he’s 100 per cent positive, then he can come on for a bit, if not then he’ll relaxation. We’re undecided if he can characteristic at present.”