The Napoli is about to begin its new participation in the Champions League, with a crucial first game against Manchester City in England. This meeting is of particular importance for Antonio Conte, who returns after his experience in Chelsea. The team benefits from Alex Meret’s return to the group, and Conte demonstrated his leadership by bringing players together for a motivating speech. The likely compositions for the match in Florence suggest Meret’s return to the goal and potentially Olivera’s integration into the 11th start. The British team, Manchester City, arrived as the title champion of the Premier League, after a significant victory over Manchester United.

Antonio Conte became a central figure in the Napoli sports project, with considerable influence on market decisions and team composition. His personal involvement in the acquisition of players is notable, notably the arrival of Rasmus Hojlund, whose transfer was orchestrated by Conte himself. The Salesian technician was able to convince the Neapolitan club to invest in this player, in direct negotiation with the footballer and ensuring the feasibility of the financial operation. This persuasion capacity is compared to that of Sir Alex Ferguson, stressing his decisive role in the construction of the team.

The beginnings of the Napoli in Serie A were promising, with a dominant performance in Florence that aroused enthusiasm. Pierpaolo Marinoa’s analysis highlights the balance between the major Italian clubs, with the Inter in recovery phase, the Juventus seeking to confirm its current form and the Napoli, after a year of absence in Europe, eager to prove its ability to compete with the best European teams. Hojlund’s arrival is particularly noteworthy, raising the hope that he could become a world-class player, comparable to a Lukaku of his time at Atalanta. The question of who will win the title of Serie A remains open, with Hojlund, Kean and Lautaro Martinez cited as key players.