[Saba Sports News] Kevin De Bruyne, midfielder of Napoli, talked about the club in a recent media interview. “Adapting to Antonio Conte’s tactical system has been really tough for me. Our perceptions of football are worlds apart, and I barely get to play in my preferred position. Even so, I have always given my all for the team. We adopt a heavily defensive approach. If you aim to grind out 1-0 wins with a 5-4-1 formation in every game, it shapes a distinct style of play and inevitably takes a toll on attacking statistics,” De Bruyne said. Plagued by injuries last season, De Bruyne made just 21 appearances for Napoli. He will represent Belgium at the World Cup this summer. Belgium have been drawn against Egypt, Iran and New Zealand in the group stage.
The editor believes that Kevin De Bruyne is likely to welcome Antonio Conte’s departure, as he stands a good chance of returning to his favoured position. However, De Bruyne has one year remaining on his contract with Napoli, making his future at the club uncertain.