Conte was frustrated by a lack of a clinical edge, however, while he was also concerned by a big chance Venezia created late on

Napoli should have been more clinical in front of goal when they were held to a 0-0 draw at relegation-threatened Venezia in Serie A on Saturday, manager Antonio Conte said, adding that he was still satisfied with his side's performance.

Serie A side Napoli were held to a goalless draw by Venezia earlier today and manager Antonio Conte has some things to say about the pitch after the tie. While Venezia didn’t create much, they managed to keep the Partenopei at bay.

Napoli were inflicted a Scudetto title blow as a stubborn Venezia outfit kept them at bay to share spoils in a thrilling stalemate at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, with the hosts firing another blank to make it three straight goalless games at the venue for the first time since November 2001.

Napoli have won three of their Italian top-flight matches against Venezia without conceding a goal, though Antonio Conte insists that the encounter will be a tough one for his players

Napoli head coach Antonio Conte is wary of the threat Venezia poses his side ahead of their Serie A clash on Monday (AEDT), despite its lowly position in the standings.

Relegation-threatened Venezia's record against the top teams makes them dangerous opponents even though they have just three Serie A wins this season, Napoli manager Antonio Conte said on Saturday ahead of a meeting between the sides.

Napoli missed the chance to go top of Serie A on Sunday after only managing a goalless draw at lowly Venezia as league leaders Inter Milan prepare for a huge title clash at Atalanta.Atalanta sit three points off the pace in third as they seek a first home win in Serie A since before Christmas and their first ever league title.