Overview
- Napoli fell 1-0 at Udinese on Sunday through Jurgen Ekkelenkamp’s goal, a result that leaves the champions third in Serie A.
- Antonio Conte said his players were "too worried, too fearful" and highlighted poor handling of the second-half pressure.
- The coach called for greater street smarts, urging his team to show more "malice" and use time-wasting to manage difficult spells.
- A stretched squad has limited rotation, with Conte fielding virtually the same starting XI for three matches in seven days.
- Conte defended his players’ commitment, warned the campaign will be difficult, and appealed for unity across the club.