Napoli manager Antonio Conte said his side lacked hunger in the second half of their shock 2-1 defeat by promoted Como on Sunday which denied them the top spot in Serie A, but the Italian refused to blame his players.

Napoli were downed by Como on Sunday, as Antonio Conte's title hopes were dented ahead of a crucial meeting with Inter next week.

Italian media have heaped praise on Cesc Fabregas’ coaching credentials after Como beat title challengers Napoli 2-1 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

The Partenopei have taken just three points from their last four games going into Saturday's showdown at the Maradona

The critics said they'd go straight back down without a fight. Still, Como stood in their own strength and even knocked over a few of Italy's best. Is salvation next?

Como lifted themselves seven points clear of the relegation zone with a 2-1 victory over Scudetto contenders SSC Napoli, who failed to overtake Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A table with this result at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

Napoli conceded top spot in Serie A to Inter Milan ahead of next weekend's title showdown in Naples after falling to a shock 2-1 defeat at promoted Como on Sunday. Antonio Conte's team are a point behind reigning champions Inter, who narrowly beat Genoa on ...

An Amir Rrahamani own goal had seen the Partenopei go down early in the game. This was followed by a Giacomo Raspadori equaliser in the 17th minute. But Assane Diao scored in the 77th minute and the goal proved to be the winner for Cesc Fabregas’ side, who continue to impress in the second half of the season.

ROME — Napoli’s winless streak reached four matches with a 2-1 loss at promoted Como in the Italian league on Sunday.

Napoli's players must enjoy being near the Serie A summit without letting themselves feel the pressure of a title race, manager Antonio Conte said on Friday ahead of their top-of-the-table clash with leaders Inter Milan.

Antonio Conte feels last weekend’s Serie A draw between Napoli and Inter Milan was like “half a defeat” for the Partenopei.The Napoli coach gave his thoughts in a press conference ahead of

Former Inter Milan coach Andrea Stramaccioni admits he's a fan of Cesc Fabregas. Cesc is being celebrated this week after guiding Como to a surprise win against Antonio Conte 's Napoli on the weekend.