Stellini, Deputy Conte: “With him it’s good, but never comfortable…”

Antonio Conte is the face of Napoli, which is first in the standings, but the Azzurri's success is born from the work of a close-knit team that operates behind the scenes. Among these, Cristian Stellini, the Salento coach's historic assistant for over 15 years, is a central figure. “Working with Antonio is stimulating, but never comfortable – Stellini tells Radio CRC – You have to always be ready, work hard and respect everyone. It's the most important aspect for me. I started as a technical assistant, focusing on the analysis of matches and training, a role that I love and that has evolved a lot over the years. Today the assistant coach is the link between the coach and the staff, while the coach also has to manage the media aspects and other responsibilities that require a lot of energy".

Stellini also identifies potential future coaches among the Azzurri: "Di Lorenzo is a guy who knows football and shows great interest. Simeone also pays attention to the dynamics of the game, not just offensive ones. Zerbin, with his intelligence and communication skills, has all the credentials to become a coach."

Talking about the analysis work is Gianluca Conte, the coach's brother and chief match analyst: “We prepare each player to face their direct opponent. Modern football is made of individual duels, and the coach demands excellence. We provide detailed information with videos and in-depth analysis, ready to be used according to needs”.

Costantino Coratti, physical trainer, expresses himself on the athletic aspect: "The coach brings the method, we value his work. Conte has created a system based on his experience as a footballer, his degree in Sports Science and his collaboration with great professionals. Among these, Gian Piero Ventrone, who left us but gave a fundamental contribution. The peculiarity of the method? Professionalism, passion and application, elements that the coach requires from everyone".