Conte: Coaching Is the Worst Job in the World — Napoli Edges Roma 1-0

Match Recap

Antonio Conte, Napoli's coach, described the coaching profession as the worst in the world, insisting he would not advise it to either friends or foes, after Napoli edged Roma 1-0 in Week 13 of Serie A.

David Neres netted the decisive goal in the 36th minute, capitalizing on a pass from Rasmus Hojlund.

With the result, Napoli moved to 28 points, reaching second place level with Milan, while Roma remained on 27 and slipped to fourth.

Conte’s Take On Coaching

After the game, Italian TV pundits joked that Conte might have used the international break to take a few days off; Conte replied that players often enjoy breaks in England, a perk he once had at Chelsea and Tottenham.

He added that the break was approved by the club given four months of constant play, praising his staff and saying he would likely repeat such rests in the future to keep everyone fresh.

He warned that the schedule is grueling with matches every three days and hoped his players stay healthy to avoid bigger issues.

Conte also commented on tactical adjustments, noting the team’s shift to a 3-4-2-1 depending on midfielders Lobotka and McTominay, and explained Elmas and Virgara from the youth academy may have to step in if injuries persist.

He lauded his players for their passion and recalled Napoli's Scudetto defense as motivation to press on, while cautioning that the job of a manager is not something he would recommend to friends or enemies alike, calling it the worst profession in the world.

Final note: this is football, not therapy; the heat is real, the chalk is real, and the coffee may never be enough.