According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Italian football cannot overlook Antonio Conte.

A more attacking, less pragmatic approach to football is gaining popularity throughout Europe, which is clearly a positive development. More clubs, including Italian teams, are embracing this philosophy.

Cesc Fabregas's Como has also made an impact in the Champions League, while Amorim has had a difficult start at Milan and is attempting to instill a different style, though his available players are not always suited to this system. As Serie A champions, Inter should also move away from the rigid three-defender approach and try a more European style of play. Simone Inzaghi has already begun this transition, but he needs to wait for the right players to arrive.

A National Team Opportunity

Ultimately, Inter still largely uses the system that Antonio Conte implemented, aiming to create a team that is less flashy but capable of winning, and both goals have been achieved. After Conte's departure, Inzaghi and then Simone Inzaghi have managed the team successively, but the overall system has not changed significantly. In contrast, Conte's two years at Napoli led to significant changes, which are well documented.

He led the team to one Serie A title and one second-place finish, maintaining his characteristic high intensity while introducing several important tactical innovations. He was initially well-suited for the national team role, but everyone knows what happened next. Discussing a return now is pointless, as the Nations League is approaching. Although UEFA has reduced relegation risk, this competition still reflects the coaching trajectory and prospects of the current manager.

He Can Win Everywhere

Since Antonio Conte was unable to return to the national team, it means he could still return to club football. Antonio Conte is a manager who demands investment, which is why he is so popular with fans, but sporting directors and club presidents are less sympathetic to his demands. Conte has never shaken off the saying: "He has 10 euros in his pocket, but he wants a 100-euro meal"—a remark that once infuriated Andrea Agnelli.

This characteristic did mean that none of the teams he subsequently managed lasted very long in his tenure. However, looking purely at results, with the exception of his time at Tottenham, he has almost always won wherever he goes. It is certain that, like his tactical ideas, Antonio Conte's demands will also be different now. He remains demanding, but not as absolute as in the past. In my view, his most admirable quality is his constant pursuit of improvement and self-development. Many clubs that once won championships but no longer achieve success need a manager like that.

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