Naples – The crisp air of Neapolitan Easter Monday mixes with the inebriating scent of casatielli, but a single, vibrant thought creeps into the conversations of Neapolitans: Napoli is still at the top of the league.
La victory on Saturday against Monza, combined with Inter's simultaneous defeat in Bologna, keeps the situation of parity at the top unchanged, fueling a feeling of expectation that in the city already has the flavour of hope.
“Now we really believe in it,” confides Ciro, a fan we met at the outdoor tables. “The calendar puts easy games in front of us, and if we follow our path, no one can stop us. Arriving at the top at the end of April, even if we live together, changes everything. Every game becomes a final.”
Among the blue supporters a new, more tangible awareness is creeping in. “The Scudetto is no longer a mirage, but a concrete possibility,” Marco emphasizes. “Inter have European commitments, we don’t. We have to be clear-headed and make the most of the calendar. The next matches must be won, without hesitation.”
Serena adds with determination: “I don’t expect easy challenges, but now we are masters of our own destiny, and that’s the most important thing. At the start of the season, no one would have bet on us. Now we’re there, with a team that has learned to grit its teeth.”
However, there is no shortage of those who calls for caution. “I just say: feet on the ground,” warns Teresa. “But we are there, and we deserved it. The team has found solidity. And then, staying first on Easter Monday, for us, has a special meaning.”
Vincenzo emphasizes the importance of focusing on one's own path: "We must not look at the results of others. The race is wide open, but if we win the games we have to win, we can go all the way. The important thing is not to lose our lucidity."
Meanwhile, the recent statement by continues to hold sway Anthony Conte, who in recent days has mentioned "things that cannot be done in Naples", referring to alleged limitations in the management of the club. His words have generated a heated debate among the fans.
“He just told the truth. But maybe, at this time, it would have been better to avoid it,” is the opinion of some. Others, however, openly side with the coach: “Conte is giving his all and is asking for clarity. It is right that he expresses things as they are.”
While the city is experiencing an Easter Monday tinged with blue and full of hope, the reflection on the words of its coach adds a pinch of uncertainty to a dream that Neapolitan fans are starting to cultivate with ever greater conviction.
Article published on 21 April 2025 - 18:21
