Napoli icon, Igor Protti, has backed Antonio Conte's decision to replace Victor Osimhen with Romelu Lukaku, highlighting one of the Belgian striker's strengths.

Still on Conte, Lukaku added: "Everyone knows his value as a coach and a person in my life, on and off the pitch. I know that I can open up on a personal level too, he understands me and knows what sacrifices I make for football: I can explain to him how I feel, his mentality and his way of experiencing football is perfect for me.

Romelu Lukaku believes Antonio Conte’s way of living football bodes well for his mentality, although he revealed their relationship went through some tense moments, one of which almost led the

Napoli manager Antonio Conte praised the impact of Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku -- both in their first season at the club -- after their 2-0 Serie A win over Hellas Verona on Sunday.

Antonio Conte’s side won 3-2 at Atalanta, which hadn’t lost since September, and moved six points clear of second-placed Inter Milan

Battle is very much the word. McTominay and Anguissa will never be the most stylish of footballers. But with their newfound freedom, Napoli have won six in a row — and without any European commitments, have an excellent chance of winning the Scudetto.

Napoli extended their lead at the Serie A summit to six points after beating Atalanta, with Romelu Lukaku the difference once again.

Napoli manager Antonio Conte praised his side following a narrow win over Atalanta at Saturday, highlighting the significant growth the team has shown over the past few months.

Antonio Conte has disclosed that Napoli have lost some of their best players following the departure of the likes of Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Romelu Lukaku fired Napoli six points clear at the top of Serie A with the decisive goal in Saturday's thrilling 3-2 win at title rivals Atalanta, as Juventus beat AC Milan 2-0 to move into the Champions League spots.

Napoli enjoyed a dream start to life after Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, beating direct Scudetto rivals Atalanta 3-2 at the Gewiss Stadium last night. Antonio Conte’s side overhauled an early deficit to

Romelu Lukaku believes Antonio Conte’s way of living football bodes well for his mentality, although he revealed their relationship went through some tense moments, one of which almost led the ...