Antonio Conte has successfully revived Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s form and led Napoli to victory. The Georgian winger played a vital role in Napoli’s 3-0 win over Bologna on Sunday, scoring one goal and setting up another. This was the first Serie A win for Conte as the new coach, and it ended Napoli’s winless streak since April 7.
Conte, who took over as the fifth coach in just over a year, faced a defeat in his first match against Hellas Verona. However, he motivated his team to bounce back and fight for their place in the league. “The defeat in Verona was a wake-up call for us. We need to stay focused and keep fighting even when faced with challenges,” said Conte. He expressed his confidence in the team and their ability to work together, rather than as individuals. “These three points are special for me, and it’s the passion and emotions that drive us to succeed.”
Kvaratskhelia, who had suffered a minor head injury in the previous match, returned to the field and played a crucial role in the win. He had recently become a father and dedicated his goal celebration to his newborn son. Kvaratskhelia was also involved in Napoli’s third goal, as he set up new signing David Neres, who passed it to Giovanni Simeone for the final goal.
In other results, Atalanta and Roma both faced unexpected defeats. Atalanta, one of the four teams to win in the opening weekend, lost 2-1 to Torino despite having a penalty saved and hitting the woodwork twice. On the other hand, Roma suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Empoli. Fiorentina disappointed their fans with a goalless draw at home against newly promoted Venezia.
