Napoli secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Cremonese in their Serie A clash on April 24, 2026, at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.
The win came as a response to their recent 2-0 loss to Lazio, with Napoli showing strong desire for redemption after the earlier setback.
Despite the dominant performance, head coach Antonio Conte expressed disappointment regarding Romelu Lukaku’s lack of communication following the striker’s return to training after an unauthorized absence in March.
Conte stated he had not yet spoken to Lukaku, noting that while a club director had met with the player, Lukaku did not visit the coach’s office or initiate any contact.
The Belgian striker had been fined by the club for failing to report for training earlier in the season and had spent time training individually in Belgium to regain fitness.
Lukaku aims to be available for Napoli’s final three matches of the season as he works to regain full match sharpness.
Conte emphasized the importance of communication, stating that while he strives to understand his players, he expects the same effort in return, particularly in situations involving absences and reintegration.
The victory keeps Napoli in contention for a top finish in Serie A, maintaining their position near the top of the table despite ongoing challenges with squad availability.
Napoli secured a convincing 4-0 victory over Cremonese in their Serie A clash on April 24, 2026, at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples.
The win came as a response to their recent 2-0 loss to Lazio, with Napoli showing strong desire for redemption after the earlier setback.
Despite the dominant performance, head coach Antonio Conte expressed disappointment regarding Romelu Lukaku’s lack of communication following the striker’s return to training after an unauthorized absence in March.
Conte stated he had not yet spoken to Lukaku, noting that while a club director had met with the player, Lukaku did not visit the coach’s office or initiate any contact.
The Belgian striker had been fined by the club for failing to report for training earlier in the season and had spent time training individually in Belgium to regain fitness.
Lukaku aims to be available for Napoli’s final three matches of the season as he works to regain full match sharpness.
Conte emphasized the importance of communication, stating that while he strives to understand his players, he expects the same effort in return, particularly in situations involving absences and reintegration.
The victory keeps Napoli in contention for a top finish in Serie A, maintaining their position near the top of the table despite ongoing challenges with squad availability.
