Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Conte Criticizes Young Coaches Over Hojlund Treatment
Antonio Conte, the coach of Napoli, said some young coaches are arrogant and don't help young players improve.
He was talking about Rasmus Hojlund, a striker who didn't get much playing time at Manchester United under coach Ruben Amorim.
Hojlund scored 26 goals in 95 matches at United but wasn't given much chance.
He is now on loan at Napoli, where he has scored 9 goals this season.
If Napoli qualifies for the Champions League, Hojlund's loan will become permanent.
Conte thinks young coaches should train and support players instead of blaming them.
Antonio Conte criticized young coaches for being arrogant and not adapting to players' needs.
He specifically mentioned Ruben Amorim's treatment of Rasmus Hojlund at Manchester United.
Hojlund scored 26 goals in 95 matches at United but wasn't in Amorim's plans often.
Hojlund is now on loan at Napoli, where he has scored 9 goals this season.
His loan will become permanent if Napoli qualifies for the Champions League.
- Who
- Antonio Conte, Napoli coach, and Rasmus Hojlund, striker
- What
- Conte's criticism of young coaches, specifically Ruben Amorim, for not supporting Hojlund's development
- When
- Conte's comments were made on Friday
- Where
- The context is about Hojlund's time at Manchester United and his current performance at Napoli
- Why
- Conte believes young coaches are arrogant and blame players instead of helping them improve
- Coach
- Antonio Conte
- Player
- Rasmus Hojlund
- Former Club
- Manchester United
- Current Club
- Napoli
- Transfer Fee
- £64 million
- Goals at Former Club
- 26 in 95 matches
- Goals at Current Club
- 9 in all competitions this season
- Loan Status
- Season-loan, permanent if Napoli qualify for Champions League