Napoli coach, Massimiliano Allegri, spoke to Sky's microphones ahead of the home match against Frosinone, valid for the sixth matchday of Serie A. In a short interview, Allegri illustrated the tactical choices for the match and commented on the team's current situation.
Allegri explained that he had excluded McTominay from the lineup because "he is not yet at the top" and that he had left Anguissa off the pitch. He also decided to give Gilmour some rest, while putting De Bruyne in a position that he believes he can do very well. "We know about the difficulties of the match, Frosinone plays very direct and has enthusiasm. Matches must be won on the pitch", added the coach.
Regarding the team's form, Allegri recognized that in the last nine matches Napoli have "left some points due to demerits and we could have done better". He underlined the importance of having the right "badness" both with and without the ball, to increase goals and reduce chances conceded. “If you have the right determination with and without the ball you can score more and concede less,” he said.
Napoli are in a transition phase, with pressure mounting as the team tries to emerge from the crisis. Allegri showed confidence in his tactical plan, highlighting that the team is starting to recover its position in the standings. Ahead of the match against Frosinone, the coach expressed optimism, but also underlined the need to maintain concentration and take advantage of the opportunities created.
The result of this match will be crucial for Napoli's restart in Serie A. With the team ready to put its strategy into practice, Allegri hopes to transform recent difficulties into a new offensive and defensive impetus, aiming to improve the table and consolidate the team's position.