"Corriere dello Sport" reported that Naples head coach Conte is currently on vacation in Turin and is not expected to return until November 17. In his absence, training was directed by assistant coach Strini.

This incident occurred at the "most critical moment" after Naples lost to Bologna. Conte harshly criticized the team after the game as "having no soul and no longer being a team." Following the outburst, Conte reportedly had a "phone call" with De Laurentiis and Manna, who were also in Rome, on Monday before making the decision to take a week off.

Although the Naples club stated in its official statement that this vacation was "already planned and agreed upon," the article pointed out that this move was "very surprising" to both the outside world and the team itself. It is understood that "only a very few people knew" about the incident and that "including the players" were surprised.

The report mentioned that a similar situation happened to Conte during his time at Chelsea. Clearly, the coach felt the need to take a break and recuperate after the defeat in Turin, the disastrous defeat at PSV and the wave of injuries, especially to De Bruyne. Currently, the team looks "tired and empty."

As Naples is about to face a devilish doubleheader against Atalanta and Qarabach, Conte's absence has filled the team's future with doubts and clouds.