De Bruyne faces frosty Napoli return after Conte comments

Kevin De Bruyne is set for an icy reception when he returns to Napoli training next week.

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What happened. Kevin De Bruyne will return to Napoli training next week after an extended post-World Cup break, but reports suggest teammates are unhappy with his critical comments about former coach Antonio Conte.

• De Bruyne said Conte's football vision differed from his.
• He admitted he never played in his preferred position under Conte.
• Sporting director Giovanni Manna insists De Bruyne remains part of the project.

“I did not appreciate some of his words, but there's no”

— Unnamed Napoli source

De Bruyne's future at Napoli remains uncertain despite contract assurances.

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