'It's the president's problem' - Antonio Conte staying quiet on Napoli future as coach quizzed on Italy rumours

Napoli coach Antonio Conte refuses to engage in public spat

Antonio Conte has refused to engage in a public war of words with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis as speculation regarding his future at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona continues to intensify.

Conte's Napoli struggles continue

Following a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Lazio, the veteran tactician insisted that any discussions regarding his tenure will remain behind closed doors despite growing links to the Italy national team job.

• Napoli have lost 2-0 to Lazio
• The Partenopei are 12 points adrift of league leaders Inter

'It's the president's problem'

Uncertainty over Conte's Napoli future

The atmosphere at Napoli has soured following a run of results that has left them 12 points adrift of league leaders Inter. With the Scudetto race effectively over for the Partenopei, attention has turned to whether **Conte** will remain in the dugout beyond the current campaign. President **Aurelio De Laurentiis** has already hinted at a potential parting of ways.