“Antonio Conte on the verge of the worst record of his career in Serie A.”

Antonio Conte is on the verge of registering the worst season of his career in Serie A, in a surprising decline that is leaving fans in shock. For the first time, the Italian coach may fail to reach the 80-point mark in a full season, a feat that seemed unimaginable given his successful track record in Italy.

Last season, Conte led Napoli to the title with 82 points, surpassing Inter by a single point after 38 intense matches. However, this season has been completely different. The 0-0 draw against Como tonight left the Partenopei with only 70 points and just three games remaining. Even if they win all their remaining matches, the maximum they can achieve is 79 points, a negative record for Conte, who has never before finished below 80 points in a complete season.

This unprecedented situation marks a worrying turning point in the coach’s career, known for his tactical rigidity and ability to get the best out of his teams. The only exception to this rule was in 2009-10 when he was in charge of Atalanta, but that season he only managed 13 matches, not constituting a full season.

His best record remains the impressive 2013-14 season with Juventus, where he achieved 102 points, an almost unmatched feat. During his time with the bianconeri, he also accumulated 87 and 84 points, demonstrating his consistency at the highest level. At Inter, he won the title in 2020-21 with 91 points and added 82 points the previous season, confirming his status as one of the most effective coaches in Serie A.

Now, with Napoli, this season could be marked as the worst of his career in the Italian league. What is going wrong? Is this the end of the Conte era at the top of Italian football? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: this season will be remembered, and not for the best reasons for the Italian coach.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.