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Conte’s Masterpiece: How Napoli Reclaimed the Serie A Summit While Inter & Juventus Stumble on Exhausting European Double-Duty

Antonio Conte has orchestrated Napoli's return to the top of Serie A, capitalizing on a single-game weekly schedule while rivals play Champions League matches.

By Sofia Rossi (Italian Calcio & Tactical Correspondent) • Published: 2026-10-05 • Updated: 2026-10-11
Marcus Thuram and Inter Milan chase Antonio Conte’s soaring Napoli side as the Italian championship pauses for international duty.
Marcus Thuram and Inter Milan chase Antonio Conte’s soaring Napoli side as the Italian championship pauses for international duty. (Serie A Enilive / Inter Media House)

<h3>Napoli Capitalize on Midweek Advantage</h3>

Antonio Conte's Napoli surged to the top of Serie A in autumn 2024, winning 16 points from their opening seven league fixtures behind a compact 3-4-2-1 structure.

<h3>Lukaku & McTominay Impact</h3>

New signings Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay provided immediate physical presence and tactical discipline, with McTominay excelling in Conte's box-to-box midfield role.