Conte Continues Silence Strategy, Absent from Serie A Press Conferences Until Season's End

Napoli coach Antonio Conte has adopted a media approach characterized by his absence from pre-match Serie A press conferences, a strategy of silence that has been in effect since October 2025. This decision follows his last media appearance before a domestic league match on October 17 of the same year, prior to facing Torino, after which he entered a phase of deliberate media isolation regarding the domestic competition.

This shift in Conte's behavior is linked to the team's 2-0 defeat against Bologna, a match that was followed by public statements in which he criticized the lack of collective spirit and cohesion within the squad. Antonio Conte stated at the time, “There is no longer that chemistry or desire to fight together, and I don’t know if we will be able to change the situation. This means I am not doing a good job because I don’t see positive energy or passion; instead, I see everyone thinking only of themselves. The club has the right to know this because I do not want to accompany a dead team.” These words reflected the extent of his dissatisfaction, which prompted him to adopt a policy of avoiding local media.

Amidst this situation, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis affirmed his full support for the coach, refuting rumors of his resignation. De Laurentiis stated, “I read stories on the internet about Conte’s resignation, but the ideas are not always correct. I am proud to have a real man like Antonio Conte by my side, and by the side of the team and players.” Expectations suggest that this media blackout will continue for all remaining Serie A rounds of the current season, with Conte only speaking before Champions League matches due to contractual obligations.

These developments come as Napoli currently sits third in the Serie A standings with 56 points, despite grappling with a persistent muscular injury crisis that has seen approximately 40 cases within the squad. Although Conte took family leave and observed a period of silence after the Bologna match, his current approach focuses on reorganizing the team's technical aspects away from the usual media spotlight in Italian competitions.