Napoli head coach Antonio Conte engaged in a minor exchange with Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries during Saturday’s Serie A game.
According to DAZN via FCInter1908, the former Nerazzurri manager attempted to provoke the Dutch wingback near the touchline.
The Partenopei ended their four-game winless run against the San Siro giants in Serie A under controversial circumstances.
Indeed, referee Maurizio Mariani came under fire for awarding Napoli a non-existent penalty in the first half.
That moment tipped the balance scales in the home side’s favor, resulting in Inter’s first defeat since mid-September.
How Conte provoked Dumfries & Lautaro in Napoli 3-1 Inter Milan Loss
Tensions escalated as the game drew to a close.
Furthermore, Antonio Conte heightened the confrontation by accusing Dumfries of diving.
“Stay on your feet. You threw yourself down, didn’t you?” Conte reportedly told the 29-year-old.
Meanwhile, Inter captain Lautaro Martinez interfered, trying to defend his teammate.
Despite having previously worked together at San Siro, Conte and El Toro were at odds on the pitch.
Indeed, there was a heated altercation between the two, with voices raised and gestures exchanged.
However, officials intervened to calm the situation.
Lautaro caused us that game, the xlub needs to try to move him in the summer.
He gives far less compared to what he earns.
Same thing I said. When Inter meet big teams they will fail. Marotta has made big mistakes which will ultimately lead to failure.
He can only succeed in italy by shouting at refs 2 shift d balance of d game 2 his favor,tactics he employed last season. Time for chivu 2 change his formation.
dirty coach with dirty tactics, no sportsmanship. no respect for this guy whatsoever even if he wins 100 scudetti.