Napoli, Allegri: "Juve is not dead. Wounded opponent, it will be very difficult for us"
After the victory against Monza, Napoli is preparing to provide continuity at the Stadium, where Juventus was reduced to KO after the defeat against Genoa. Coach Massimiliano Allegri, present at 12.30 in the conference room of Castel Volturno, illustrated the strategy for tomorrow's match against Spalletti's team, scheduled for 8.45pm.
Allegri underlined that Juventus is not dead, but that the difficulty will be great. He recalled the 10 years he spent in Turin, mentioning his son who lives there, and declared that the match will be "beautiful" and a real head-to-head clash between two teams behind in the standings. He highlighted Napoli's progress in the last four matches, with numerous goals but also many concessions, and called for an improvement in the management of possession and in the non-possession phase. “We need to occupy the entire pitch better and manage the ball with greater clarity,” he added.
As for the squad, Allegri spoke about Rrahmani, who trained yesterday and will play on Wednesday if fit, and Anguissa, who could be injured due to a flu virus. He also commented on the return of Hojlund, who showed a good goal and a good performance. Regarding the key players, he mentioned De Bruyne and Gilmour, explaining that the choice will depend on the needs of the match.
Finally, Allegri reiterated that Napoli must aim not only to win a single direct match, but to maintain a position in the top four, to qualify for the Champions League and to continue in the Italian Cup. The match against Juventus will be a crucial test, but the coach remains confident in the team's ability to face a high-level challenge.