Conte Emerges from February’s Doldrums: Can His Teams Soar to Glory This Spring? (Gazzetta) – ilNapolista

Between March and May, Antonio Conte's teams typically soar, averaging 2.33 points per match—a run that could very well spell another triumph for him. With hints of February's woes fading into the rearview, March has rejuvenated Conte's ambitions and those of his squad. As history has shown with the seasoned manager, his squads often finish the season strong. Now, he's geared up for the final stretch with renewed confidence, awareness, and the enviable luxury of selecting the optimal lineup week by week—a stark contrast to the struggles endured with a depleted squad just a month ago. “Trust me,” Conte asserted, shedding light on the storm of criticism that had clouded his early tenure in Napoli (Repubblica). His three-word declaration, buoyed by a solid tally of 60 points in the league, serves as both a rallying call and a rebuttal to the skepticism he’s faced. Having taken the reins with the formidable task of reviving a sinking ship, Conte has instead navigated through an atmosphere thick with unwarranted doubt, fueled by varying, often superficial, grievances. Critics pointed to the team’s style of play, tactical formations, and even questioned the need for a player like Romelu Lukaku, while overlooking the fact that they currently sit second, just a point behind Inter—an unthinkable place when the season first kicked off. Conte's steadfast approach has silenced many naysayers, earning him the right to contend for the scudetto—yet he insists that no one should confuse this opportunity with an obligation. - Resource: "https://www.ilnapolista.it/2025/03/conte-e-finito-il-febbraio-nero-da-marzo-a-maggio-le-sue-squadre-volano-gazzetta/