A debut wouldn't wish on an enemy. Napoli suffered a crushing defeat in Conte's first game
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Napoli suffered a crushing defeat in Antonio Conte's first official match in charge of the team.
The Neapolitans were beaten 0:3 by the modest Verona side away from home.
All three goals were conceded in the second half, which turned into a nightmare for the coach and the team. The underdog secured victory with a brace from Masquera and a goal from Livramento.
It’s worth noting that Conte signed a contract with Napoli that runs until the summer of 2027. According to media reports, the coach will earn €6 million per season, making him the highest-paid coach in Serie A.
Napoli is the fourth Serie A club in Conte’s coaching career. He previously managed Inter, Juventus, and Atalanta. Outside of Italy, Conte managed Chelsea and Tottenham, the latter being his most recent job.
Last season, Napoli finished only 10th in Serie A, a significant drop from their title-winning campaign the previous year.
- Serie A, Matchday 1
Verona - Napoli 3:0
