Ex-Napoli striker feels players want to ‘get rid’ of Conte

Roberto Sosa claims Napoli players want to “get rid” of Antonio Conte after a 2-0 loss at Bologna. For punters, that suggests instability — consider Napoli to fail to score or back Under 2.5 goals in their next matches; avoid backing Napoli outright until the dressing room situation settles.

Napoli slump deepens as Conte faces unrest after Bologna defeat

Antonio Conte’s Napoli suffered a damaging 2-0 loss at Bologna, a result that allowed Roma and Inter to overtake them at the top of the Serie A table. The defeat has magnified concerns about the team’s form and harmony, with former Napoli striker Roberto Sosa claiming the players no longer want to play under Conte.

Match overview and immediate fallout

The loss at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara leaves Napoli level on 22 points with Milan and two points behind the league leaders. The Partenopei have scored no goals in their last three matches and have won only two of their past five games across all competitions.

Sosa alleges dressing-room revolt

Sosa — who spent four years at Napoli between 2004 and 2008 — described the Bologna game as “the typical match you see when the players want to get rid of the coach.” He added that Napoli players showed little anger even two goals down, suggesting apathy and internal division rather than a tactical shortcoming alone.

Conte’s comments and context

Conte has already admitted the “positive energy” that powered last season has faded. The combination of a goal drought and growing speculation about unrest increases pressure on the coach as Napoli navigate a congested title race.

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Implications for Serie A and betting angles

Napoli’s current malaise carries both sporting and betting consequences. Their recent inability to score makes low-goal markets (Under 2.5) and “Napoli to fail to score” selections more attractive in the short term. Punters should be wary of backing Napoli outright away from home until signs of renewed attacking cohesion or squad unity appear.

What to watch next

Key indicators to monitor are Napoli’s attacking output, player body language, and Conte’s team selection in coming fixtures. A quick return to scoring and visible commitment from senior players would ease pressure; continued silence in the final third will likely fuel more headlines and sharper market moves.

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