Napoli manager Antonio Conte apologised to fans after their 3-0 defeat at Verona in his first game in charge.
Dailon Livramento gave Verona the lead and fellow Serie A debutant Daniel Mosquera netted twice in a comfortable win.
Napoli won the 2022-23 title but then finished 10th last season with three different managers in charge.
“What I feel like saying is that we should apologise to the Neapolitan supporters, who follow us with such passion.
“I am the coach and it is right that I take full responsibility.”
Conte said he hopes to make more signings.
