"Napoli are fortunate to have Antonio Conte as their head coach, according to the club's head of first-team management, Lele Oriali. The Serie A holders are currently third in the standings after AC Milan's win over Cagliari on Friday, though they could move within one point of the Rossoneri when they face Lazio on Sunday. However, Conte will have to do something he has never done before if Napoli are to leave with all three points."
"Conte has lost both of his Serie A clashes against Maurizio Sarri, with both defeats coming in the 2019-20 season (2-1 at home, 2-0 away) when the two managers were in charge of Inter and Juventus respectively. The current Lazio boss is the only manager against whom Conte has always lost in Europe's big five leagues, when facing them at least twice. Sarri could also become the third manager to beat Conte three times within Europe's big five leagues, after Pep Guardiola and Massimiliano Allegri."
Napoli sit third in Serie A and can move within one point of AC Milan with a win over Lazio. Conte has never beaten Maurizio Sarri in Serie A, having lost both 2019-20 meetings, and Sarri could become the third manager to beat Conte three times in Europe's top five leagues after Guardiola and Allegri. Napoli have faced many injuries amid a congested schedule including Champions League fixtures. Club management praises Conte's refusal to give up and credits his insights with forging team unity and balance to overcome those setbacks. Lazio remain ninth and are unbeaten in four league games.
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