Conte explains why De Bruyne begins on the Napoli bench vs. Pisa

Antonio Conte says he’s made ‘technical’ selections for his Napoli line-up in opposition to Pisa, together with rather than Kevin De Bruyne.

Napoli go to already relegated Pisa on Sunday at 12:00 CET, with ex-Manchester Metropolis star

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Why De Bruyne begins on the bench in Pisa vs. Napoli

Sam returns to the Partenopei’s defence, so is deployed with no consideration wing-back.

“These are regular selections of a coach who sees how the week goes and makes technical selections,” Conte advised DAZN (through ) when requested to elucidate his selections on Di Lorenzo and Elmas.

NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 06: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli in motion through the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 06, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)

Napoli have gained solely one in all their final 5 Serie A video games, amassing only one level within the final two.

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Nonetheless, they want only one victory within the final two rounds of the season to mathematically qualify for the Champions League.

“Inevitably, no person enjoys defeats, particularly the way in which it occurred in opposition to , within the ultimate minutes,” Conte stated.

NAPLES, ITALY – MARCH 06: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli through the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 06, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Pictures)

“We should reset and put together for the subsequent recreation, which is necessary to us.”

Conte is below contract with Napoli till June 2027, however in keeping with Gazzetta, he’ll talk about his future with the membership if the Partenopei safe Champions League qualification immediately.

Napoli employed Conte in the summertime of 2024, profitable one Serie A title and one Supercoppa Italiana since.

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