Angelo Alessio, Antonio Conte’s longtime deputy, revealed Antonio Conte’s background and secrets: the full interview
Per anni è stato l’ombra di Antonio Conte, Angelo Alessio ha rappresentato uno dei fedelissimi al suo fianco in mille battaglie calcistiche. Originario di Capaccio, l’ex Juventus ha vissuto spalla a spalla con il tecnico leccese, condividendo successi e intuizioni geniali nelle vesti di allenatore in seconda.Quando parla del Napoli, come quest’oggi al Mattino, sembra quasi che Alessio sia nello staff partenopeo: conosce Conte come le sue tasche, e le sue parole trasudano una passione che sa di campo e spogliatoio. Ma come sta andando il Napoli sotto la guida di Conte? Tra moduli che cambiano come il vento e un obiettivo fisso – il successo – Alessio ci racconta il dietro le quinte di una squadra che sta facendo sognare i tifosi.
Antonio Conte al Napoli: un ritorno al passato figlio degli infortuni
Napoli is experiencing a roller-coaster season, with injuries testing Conte’s tactical flexibility. Alessio is not surprised:
“Even in the past, with Juventus or Chelsea, it happened to change form on the run. But it has always been a process of growth, born out of matches and contingent situations.”
In Naples, however, the shift from 4-3-3 to 3-5-2 seems to have a definite cause: absences:
“With players like Neres and Anguissa out, Antonio had to adapt. But it’s not a fallback: he already had the trident in mind, you could see it from the moves in the summer market. Only some delays in arrivals slowed down the project.”
And what about the team’s metamorphosis? “A lot depends on the players available,” Alessio explains.
“Now the 3-5-2 is working great, with Raspadori and Gilmour having exploded. But as soon as the injured return, you will see the trident make a comeback.”
A perfect example of Conte’s ability to turn problems into opportunities, somewhat like a craftsman molding clay with his hands. And the fans, for their part, are looking forward to seeing Napoli fly again with his favorite formation.
Tattiche Conte: il segreto dietro le intuizioni vincenti del Napoli
Among Conte’s trademarks are his tactical strategies, which look like something out of a chess book. Alessio reveals the trick:
“There is crazy daily work behind every pick. Antonio has the luxury of coaching all week, and with the help of the staff he finds the perfect position for each player.”
Take Raspadori: from atypical forward to offensive joker, an insight that made all the difference. Or Gilmour, who has turned from a promising youngster into a director with flair. “That’s his virtue: he sees beyond, but he leaves nothing to chance.”
And it’s not just a matter of patterns. “He demands the best from himself and from those around him, from the warehouseman to the captain,” Alessio says, confirming Deputy Stellini’s words.
“Working with him is stimulating, yes, but relaxing? Not a chance. It’s like being on a tightrope: you have to give everything, all the time.”
An approach that may seem harsh, but one that has led Conte to wins everywhere from Serie A to the Premier League. And now, in Naples, it certainly looks like history is repeating itself.
Napoli verso Venezia: una prova cruciale per lo Scudetto?
With the challenge against Venezia just around the corner, Napoli is at a crossroads.
“Let’s start with an assumption: there are no easy matches, especially against teams fighting for salvation. Venezia will give their soul, but Conte’s Napoli knows how to deal with these situations. Don’t take it lightly? It’s not in their nature.”
A confidence that comes from experience: with Conte on the bench, every match is prepared as if it were a final.
And then there is the calendar: after Venice, the big match Atalanta-Inter could shuffle the cards in the Scudetto race. “It’s too early to tell,” Alessio brakes.
“There are 10 days left, and three teams are packed within three points. The championship is still all to play for. Maybe Napoli has a softer schedule, but it matters little if you don’t do your homework on the field. You start with Venice, then look at the others.”
Veteran words that weigh like boulders and make it clear how much Conte has instilled a winning mentality in the team.
Il segreto di Conte: la rivelazione: com’è fuori dal campo
What is Conte like in the locker room? “Manic,” Alessio replies with a smile.
“He takes care of every detail 360 degrees: analysis, footage, drills. He and the staff leave nothing to chance. But there is also a human side that few people know about. Off the field he is friendly, joking, someone you would have a chat with over coffee. Then you walk through the gates of the sports center and he transforms: serious, meticulous, a true general.”
A duality that makes him unique, and that is perhaps the real secret of his success.
In short, Conte’s Napoli is an open building site, but with solid foundations. Between injuries that have forced changes of direction and dizzying tactical insights, the Azzurri are proving they have heart and head. And with a man like Alessio to tell the tale-one who knows every comma about Conte-it’s almost believable: the Scudetto is not that far away. “Cu ‘a pacienza se arriva ‘o miracolo,” the old people used to say in Naples. And who knows, maybe this is the good year.
