Antonio Conte seeks counsel from Kevin De Bruyne ahead of Manchester City return

Napoli begin their latest campaign in Europe’s elite competition at City, winners in 2023, on Thursday and Conte is leaning on De Bruyne for help.

Kevin De Bruyne returns to Manchester City with Napoli in the Champions League (Nick Potts/PA)

Napoli coach Antonio Conte has sought advice from Kevin De Bruyne as his team of “students” come up against the “teachers” of Manchester City.

Conte led his side to Serie A glory last season – the club’s second Scudetto in three years – but in terms of the Champions League, he still considers them novices.