Antonio Conte is revelling in Kevin De Bruyne's immediate impact at Napoli, stating the Belgian has "surprised everyone." The new head coach also expressed his belief that Romelu Lukaku is poised for an even more dominant season
Serie A has become an 'elephant graveyard' for football legends," declared former forward Paolo Di Canio, casting doubt on the impact of stars like Kevin De Bruyne and Luka Modric potentially joining the league. He fears the Italian top-flight is no longer a stage for peak performance, but a swansong for players past their prime
Kevin De Bruyne is making an immediate impact at Napoli, with "KDBOOM" registering two goals and an assist in his latest appearance.
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Former Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson has leapt to the defence of Bruno Fernandes, insisting the midfielder is unfairly criticised and would be just as effective as Kevin De Bruyne had he joined Manchester City instead of the Red Devils. Atkinson also backed Fernandes' tendency to call out team-mates, given the level he expects from them at Old Trafford
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Manchester City outcast Jack Grealish had an interesting response when quizzed on speculation he could join Napoli this summer.
Axel Witsel believes Kevin De Bruyne and Luka Modric will be the best midfielders in Serie A next season and picked his favourites to win the league.
