Conte ≠ Renowned Coach: 6 Champions League Seasons with 3 Group Stage Exits; Napoli Has Only 1 Win in 4 Champions League Matches This Season

In the early hours of November 5th Beijing time, during the 4th round of the Champions League group stage, Serie A defending champions Napoli held Frankfurt to a 0-0 draw at home. Frankfurt’s status is evident as they suffered identical 1-5 thrashings by Atletico Madrid and Liverpool this season. Meanwhile, Napoli, both the defending Serie A champions and current league leaders, could not overcome Frankfurt at home. This highlights Conte’s clear weakness in the Champions League. After this draw, Napoli’s Champions League record stands at 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the first four matches, totaling 4 points and ranking 21st in the competition, facing the threat of elimination.

According to statistics, throughout his coaching career, Conte has managed Juventus, Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Tottenham in 6 Champions League seasons, being eliminated in the group stage 3 times (Juventus + Inter Milan twice), exiting at the round of 16 twice (Chelsea + Tottenham), with his best result only reaching the quarter-finals (Juventus in the 2012-13 season). Conte’s overall Champions League record is 16 wins, 15 draws, and 15 losses, with a win rate of just 34.78% and an average of 1.37 points per game. These Champions League stats are truly disappointing!

In my personal view, any coach leading a top team in the five major European leagues would not perform poorly if they focused on the league rather than the Champions League. Therefore, a coach like Conte cannot really be considered a top-tier manager. Have you ever seen a renowned coach managing a top club in the big five leagues with such poor Champions League results?

Summary: Conte ≠ Renowned Coach! Do you agree with this opinion?