Antonio Conte's Return: Can He Revive Napoli and Serie A?

Antonio Conte has returned to Serie A to help Napoli recover from a disappointing season, finishing 10th after winning the title in 2023. Napoli's fourth coach since Luciano Spalletti, Conte aims to show his leadership pedigree. Serie A sees extensive managerial changes, with 14 out of 20 teams having new coaches, and clubs making notable signings.

Antonio Conte has made a dramatic return to Serie A, tasked with reviving Napoli after a disastrous title defense that saw them finish in 10th place last season. This makes him the fourth coach for the team since Luciano Spalletti led them to their first title in over three decades.

Conte, known for his winning pedigree, previously steered Juventus to the first three of its nine straight Serie A titles and broke that dominance by leading Inter Milan to the 2021 title. However, he faces a challenging comeback, having been away from management for over a year after parting ways with Tottenham.

Napoli starts their season at Hellas Verona on Sunday. Conte, who has a history of clashes with club owners, will test his mettle against the fiery Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis. Elsewhere in Serie A, 14 out of the 20 teams have new managers, setting the stage for an intriguing season full of managerial shake-ups and high-profile signings.

(With inputs from agencies.)