Revitalised Napoli face a demanding test when they welcome in-form Atalanta on Sunday hoping to solidify top spot in Serie A while second-placed Inter Milan host lowly Venezia.
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Napoli - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 29, 2024 Napoli coach Antonio Conte REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo/File Photo
However, the league's most solid defence with five goals conceded will be up against Champions League side Atalanta, Serie A's top-scoring team with 26 goals after 10 games. Simone Inzaghi's men, unbeaten in seven games across both Serie A and the Champions League, should be too good for Venezia who are in the relegation zone.
"No team has won the championship after nine games and no team has lost it after nine games," Fonseca said.
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