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The long flirtation between Napoli and Antonio Conte might end like the other two times the team tried to hire him, last summer and in November.

Napoli Making Strides in Effort to Sign Top Manager

May 25, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A

Antonio Conte is now the only viable candidate to replace Francesco Calzona at Napoli. Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis has identified the ex-Inter and Juventus boss as the perfect fit for the role, says Calciomercato.

Nobody would be happier than Aurelio De Laurentiis if Francesco Calzona righted the ship and earned his confirmation on the Napoli bench

Napoli Boss Francesco Calzona Takes Responsibility for ‘Catastrophe’

May 18, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Everyone knew Napoli bigwig Aurelio De Laurentiis took a huge gamble when he made Francesco Calzona the third Napoli manager this season. The tactician with zero experience in senior club management took the reins of a morally devastated squad in the midst of a crisis.

Napoli are mulling a few coaches, but Antonio Conte remains the option should he accept the job, but it's not a done deal yet.

Conte’s Potential Return to Serie A: Milan vs Napoli Showdown

May 12, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Napoli, Serie A One comment

Milan and Napoli are in the market for new head coaches as Stefano Pioli and Francesco Calzona count their final days in charge of Serie A powerhouses. The name of Antonio Conte has been a common denominator in ever-growing speculation over the two hottest seats in Italy.

Preview: Napoli vs Bologna – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 9, 2024 Marko Vrakela Bologna, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

It's crunch time in Serie A as a fiercely-contested battle for European qualification unfolds on the eve of Bologna's trip to Napoli on Saturday. Diego Maradona Stadium forms the backdrop for a high-stakes duel between last season's champions and this year's surprise package.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia hasn’t hit it off right away with new coach Francesco Calzona. Other than a gem against Verona, his recent displays have been blah.

Napoli Suffer Huge Injury Concern Ahead of Crunch Udinese Meeting

May 4, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli will touch down at the Bluenergy Stadium on Monday to take on relegation-battling Udinese in a high-stakes Serie A showdown, with their European aspirations on the line. As per Sky Sport Italia, Francesco Calzona's team might have to do it without standout winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Preview: Udinese vs Napoli – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 3, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Udinese

Udinese's Serie A status is on the line ahead of a daunting-looking home clash against former champions Napoli on Monday. A feeble fortress that has been the Bluenergy Stadium this season must stand firm if the hosts are to avoid returning to Serie B for the first time since the mid-1990s.

Napoli switched things up on the bench on Monday, going from Walter Mazzarri to Francesco Calzona. It's time they have had three different coaches in ages.

Calzona Congratulates Napoli But European Prospects Fade Away

April 28, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli wasted another opportunity to consolidate their pursuit of the European spots, drawing 2-2 against Roma at home. After last weekend's dreadful performance against Empoli, Francesco Calzona's men outclassed Giallorossi but failed to return to the win column.

Francesco Calzona is about to pull double duty for the first time since being hired by Napoli. He’ll leave to manage Slovakia during the break.

Napoli Job Fills Francesco Calzona with ‘Pride’

April 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Francesco Calzona might not be at the helm of Napoli next season, but even if he leaves, he'll carry fantastic memories. The Slovakia national team coach signed a short-term contract at the Diego Maradona Stadium in February.

Preview: Napoli vs Roma – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

April 26, 2024 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli's disastrous title-defending Serie A campaign has reached a 'make or break' point as they entertain Roma in a must-win game on Sunday. Failure is not an option for Francesco Calzona's side if they're to maintain their chances of featuring in a major UEFA competition next term.

Napoli are going full-steam ahead in their search and will take another look at Paulo Sousa, who was an early candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti.

Napoli Haven’t Forgotten About Former Salernitana Boss

April 23, 2024 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Napoli are going full-steam ahead in their coaching search and will take another look at Paulo Sousa, who was an early candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti last summer. Francesco Calzona’s slim chances to stay at the helm vanished in the last two matches.

Paulo Fonseca will not lose his job during the first international break, but the Milan brass is starting to have doubts, and Stefano Pioli looms.

Napoli Eye Up Move for Top Serie A Manager

April 21, 2024 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Napoli, Serie A

Milan could cut Stefano Pioli loose at the end of the season, with Napoli ready to offer the Italian manager a soft landing. According to Calciomercato, Aurelio De Laurentiis has identified the 58-year-old as a genuine candidate to replace Francesco Calzona.

Napoli Slump at Empoli as Francesco Calzona’s Future Hangs by Thread

April 20, 2024 Marko Vrakela Empoli, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

What was supposed to be an ideal opportunity to find a way out of a form crisis turned into a disaster as relegation-threatened Empoli squeezed past Napoli 1-0. Another disappointing result was the least of Francesco Calzona's problems, given how his side performed at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

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