Sun Mar 30 17:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Napoli Manager Conte Remains Defiant Despite Setbacks in Serie A Title Race
**NAPLES, ITALY** – Napoli manager Antonio Conte has vowed to continue the fight for the Serie A title despite a recent slump in form and a growing injury crisis within his squad. With Inter Milan currently three points ahead with nine games remaining, Conte insists Napoli, who host AC Milan on Sunday, will not give up hope.
“We’d be mad not to believe,” Conte stated on Saturday. “Three points off the top, with nine games left… we’re still there, in a position nobody expected.” He emphasized the team’s commitment, saying, “It’s our right to believe, after we give everything we’ve got.”
Napoli’s recent struggles, including only one win in their last seven league matches, have been compounded by injuries sustained during the recent international break. Key players Andre-Frank Anguissa and Noah Okafor are nursing adductor problems, while Leonardo Spinazzola is sidelined with a knock. However, there is some good news: Brazilian winger David Neres has recovered from a hamstring injury and will feature against Milan.
Conte acknowledged the impact of recent results on player mentality, stating, “Unconsciously, results do affect the mentality of the players, and that is a mistake.” He added that the team is working to overcome these mental hurdles. While acknowledging the challenges, Conte remains focused solely on securing first place, even as Champions League qualification remains a secondary goal.
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