De Bruyne uncertain of new Napoli role: 'I was always a Number 8 or 10'
Kevin De Bruyne has spoken publicly about his transition to Napoli and the tactical adjustments required under Antonio Conte. The Belgian playmaker, who joined Napoli from Manchester City, acknowledged uncertainty about where he will fit in Conte's system, having spent his career as a central or attacking midfielder. Conte is known for fluid tactical setups that can shift between 3-5-2 and 4-3-3 formations, and De Bruyne's comments suggest early conversations about positioning are ongoing. The situation is a notable storyline for Napoli's pre-season, as they look to integrate a marquee signing into a structure that demands defensive discipline as well as creative output.
Read the full story at football-italia.netDe Bruyne's candid admission that he is still working out his role at Napoli is a reminder that even elite players need time to decode Antonio Conte's tactical demands. Conte's systems are notoriously demanding on positioning and pressing, and finding the right slot for a No. 8/10 who has spent years roaming freely in Pep Guardiola's framework is a genuine puzzle. How quickly this gets resolved will shape Napoli's creativity in the final third and could determine whether the marquee signing lives up to expectations in Serie A.
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