The match between Napoli and Juventus at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium will also mark an incredible first meeting between Antonio Conte and Luciano Spalletti.
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The two men who have chased, succeeded and replaced each other – such as at Inter Milan – have never met in an official match, and the meeting in Maradona will be the first between these two great former managers. Juventus legend Antonio Conte faces off against Luciano Spalletti, who brought the Scudetto back to Napoli, and has a tattoo.
Spalletti returns to Napoli: applause or boos?
As Luciano Spalletti returns to Napoli as an opposition coach for the first time since leaving two years ago, the question is legitimate: Applause or boos? The history of players or coaches who move from Napoli to Juventus is clear: for Higuain and Sarri, above all, there was a chorus of boos, a mixture of disappointment and “too much love”, as the Tuscan coach described it at the time.
As for Spalletti, however, we’ll have to wait and see what the Neapolitan chooses. The disappointment of signing for Juventus was offset by a fantastic journey and a pipe dream called Serie A. There may be different reactions.
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Spalletti’s attitude was clear when questioned at the press conference. “Naples? Those were two years of our mutual happiness: a beautiful story that will last forever. “
Conte and Juventus: Allianz and applause from previous clashes
While there were expectations for the reaction from Napoli fans, on the other hand, the relationship between Juventus fans and Antonio Conte was clear, if not universal, and the reaction at the stadium last year was decisive.
A standing ovation was given to Antonio Conte, who made history for the Bianconeri first as captain and then as coach. But what about previous encounters?
For Antonio Conte, as coach, there have been only two victories against Juventus: the last one in the title match in January of this year, and the other in 2021 with Inter Milan on the bench, with goals from Vidal and Barella. In addition, there have been 5 losses between Arezzo, Atalanta and Inter Milan, while there have been 2 draws between the Nerazzurri and Napoli.
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📸 ISABELLA BONOTTO – AFP or licensor