Antonio Conte, the manager of Napoli, was visibly frustrated following his team's unexpected elimination from the Coppa Italia in a quarter-final match against Como. The pivotal moment for Napoli came when they were without key player Scott McTominay, who was sidelined due to an injury he sustained in a previous match against Genoa. McTominay had been instrumental in Napoli's recent successes, showcasing his talent and importance to the team's performance.

During the match against Como, Napoli struggled despite coming back to tie the game 1-1 after a penalty from Martin Baturina put Como ahead. However, the situation escalated to penalties after the teams finished draw in regulation time. Sadly for Napoli, key players Romelu Lukaku and Stanislav Lobotka missed their spot-kicks during the shootout, sealing their fate and resulting in early exit from the tournament.

Conte's reaction mirrors that of his predecessor, Jose Mourinho, known for his animated post-match interviews and criticisms when things don't go as planned. This defeat highlights not just the mounting pressures on Conte with a high-profile squad but also raises questions about squad depth and resilience in critical moments, especially without star players like McTominay available to lead on the pitch.