Antonio Conte reiterated his commitment to Napoli as he hit out at speculation linking him with taking charge of Italy.<\/p>\n
The Azzurri will require a new coach after Gennaro Gattuso’s departure in the wake of their failure to qualify for the World Cup.<\/p>\n
Last week, Conte, who coached Italy between 2014 and 2016, seemed to suggest he would be open to returning to oversee the national team.<\/p>\n
Yet after Napoli’s 1-1 draw with Parma on Sunday, Conte lashed out at the media, accusing reporters of “twisting” his comments.<\/p>\n
“I did not say I was available for anything,” Conte told Rai Radio 1, as reported by Football Italia.<\/p>\n
“I have another year on my contract with Napoli, then at the end of the\u00a0season\u00a0I will speak to the president.<\/p>\n
“I would urge you to interpret my words correctly, because if they are going to be twisted, then I won’t speak at all anymore.”<\/p>\n
Napoli sit second in Serie A, but are nine points adrift of leaders Inter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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