Inter’s Kevo Shrugs Off Conte Drama After Narrow Serie A Win

Inter edges Atalanta to stay atop Serie A

Inter's coach Cristian Kevo stressed that he would not be drawn into Conte's ongoing controversy, despite Napoli’s manager claiming his side was not among the title favourites.

Inter battled to a 1-0 win over Atalanta on Sunday, extending their lead at the top of the table to stay one point ahead of Milan and two ahead of Napoli.

In a DAZN Italy interview, Kevo praised Toram's display, noting hard work and movement that stretched their defense, though he began to fade, prompting Bi's substitution.

Bi entered the match with morale high and won the ball, creating a chance for Lautaro. “I’m pleased with the team’s performance, especially in the first half; Atalanta pressed more after the break,” Kevo said.

Asked whether continuing at the summit is guaranteed given the club's history, Kevo replied: “Nothing is guaranteed in football. You must work hard and prove yourself on the pitch today, anyway.”

“Ultimately, the proof lies on the field. We push to match rivals, stay confident, and fight with even more vigor,” he added, emphasizing a squad-wide commitment to the title chase.

When Conte’s assertion that Inter, Milan, and Juventus are favourites to win the Scudetto was mentioned, Kevo shot back: “I am not interested in what Conte says.”

The match also featured standard post-game reflections on the season’s path, with Kevo highlighting the need for resilience as the campaign remains long and the competition continues to evolve.

Punchline time: if Conte’s drama were a sport, it’d be a never-ending press conference. My take? Inter’s tally is the only thing that should be rising in this story—keep scrolling, the scoreboard doesn’t lie. And for a final wink: the only thing sharper than Inter’s defense this week is the editor’s pencil when cutting Conte’s quotes.