Antonio Conte Predicts Ferocious Competition in the 2025/2026 Serie A Season

Muhe - Wednesday, 27 August 2025 | 04:00 PM (WIB)

Antonio Conte Predicts Ferocious Competition in the 2025/2026 Serie A Season

The 2025/2026 Serie A season is going to be one of the most captivating in recent times. Napoli boss Antonio Conte shared his thoughts on the eve of the commencement of the league. He views this season as one that will have a lot of competition, even more so with the return of the classic titans of the Serie A referred to as the "Big 3" — Juventus, Inter Milan, and AC Milan.

The Comeback of the Big 3

Conte underlined that Juventus, Inter, and Milan are once again delivering stable and steady performances. Juventus with its new energy, Inter which matured under coach Simone Inzaghi, and Milan now under Massimiliano Allegri's guidance, are Napoli's main rivals for the Scudetto."This campaign will be more balanced than ever. Juventus, Inter, and Milan are top clubs in great shape. They're big clubs that are always hungry to win," Conte clarified.

Allegri and Milan: Real Contenders

Spoken about in relation to Massimiliano Allegri's return to AC Milan, Conte chose not to focus on a person or club. He added that competition in Serie A is never smooth."I do not consider Allegri to be the only test. Serie A is always surprising. Any team can do damage, so we will not look down on anyone," he added.Nevertheless, Allegri's return is a story in itself. The ex-Juventus manager, who once led the Bianconeri to Serie A dominance, is now trying to bring back the glory days for the Rossoneri. This will be a special test for Napoli to sustain their dominance.

Napoli's Realistic Mindset

Realistic in his approach and energetic in his coaching style, Conte stressed the point that Napoli will not be caught up in the hype. Napoli were competitive last season, but if they wish to hold onto their top position, they will need to be more focused and consistent."This league is not about a single important game, but about consistency throughout the season. We must train to play against all teams, from top to bottom. There is no room for casual behavior," Conte added.

Motivation for Napoli

For Conte, the even more rigorous competition is actually an additional spur. He emphasized that the pressure to keep performing is not a burden, but rather a spur to perform even better."We are aware the pressure is there, but that's what makes football so lovely. We are ready to work hard because that's the only way we can win," explained the former Inter and Chelsea manager.Taking into account these conditions, the 2025/2026 Serie A season is sure to be extremely exciting. Napoli, under Conte, are going to become an ordinary team, while Juventus, Inter, and Milan are going to reclaim the throne. For fans of Italian football, the season appears to be intense rivalry week in and week out, with no team safe.The classic derbies between Napoli, Juventus, Inter, and Milan are once more bringing back the Serie A action. If Conte's ominous mood is anything to believe, the 2025/2026 season could turn out to be one of the most historic seasons in the last twenty years.