Valentina Ballarini from Sportitalia has offered her perspective on Antonio Conte`s recent remarks. She points out that journalists were simply doing their job in reporting on his statements made before and after the Monza match. Ballarini suggests that Conte himself initiated the debate surrounding his future with Napoli through these very statements.
Ballarini interprets Conte`s words as strategic, implying that should Napoli secure the league title amidst current challenges, Conte could claim significant personal credit. This victory, she argues, could then serve as his optimal exit strategy, even gaining approval from the fans.
Ballarini highlights that Conte is well-positioned to pursue the Scudetto, benefiting from a favorable fixture list and a schedule of one game per week. She concludes that, paradoxically, the only person who could now prevent Napoli from winning the league is Conte himself.