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

A more attacking and less pragmatic approach to football is gaining popularity across Europe, which is clearly a positive development. More and more clubs, including Italian teams, are adopting this path.

Como, under Cesc Fàbregas, has also reached the Champions League, while Amorim has had a difficult start at Milan and is trying to shape the team with a different style, though the available players don't always fit this approach. As Serie A champions, Inter Milan also needed to move away from their rigid three-defender system and try a more European style of play. Chivu has made this transition his agenda, but must wait until suitable players become available.

The national team opportunity

In the end, Inter Milan still uses the system introduced by Conte, aimed at building a team that doesn't panic yet wins—and both objectives have been achieved. After Conte left, Inzaghi and Chivu have successively coached the team, but the overall system hasn't changed much. In contrast, Conte's two years at Napoli saw significant changes, which have proven successful.

He led the team to win one Serie A title and finish second once, maintaining his usual intensity while incorporating important new elements. He would be perfectly suited to coach the national team, but everyone knows what happened instead. Discussing his return now is pointless, with the UEFA Nations League approaching. Although UEFA has reduced relegation risk, the competition still reflects Mancini's coaching path and prospects.

Can win anywhere

Because Conte hasn't returned to the national team, it means he could still return to club football. Conte is a coach who demands significant investment, which is why he's beloved and supported by fans, but club sporting directors and presidents are far less enthusiastic. Conte has never escaped the saying: "He has only 10 euros in his pocket but wants to spend 100 euros"—a statement that once infuriated Andrea Agnelli.

This nature does mean that no team he has coached after that has lasted long with him. However, if we only look at results, he has won almost everywhere he has gone, except during his time at Tottenham Hotspur. It's certain that, like his tactical ideas, Conte will also have different demands now. He's still demanding, but not as absolute as before. In my view, his most praiseworthy quality is his relentless pursuit of improvement and self-refinement. Many clubs that have won championships but are no longer successful need a coach like him.

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