Napoli is in a phase of reflection and restructuring, according to former Portuguese midfielder José Luis Vidigal, who commented on the situation of Allegri's team in an interview with Sky Sport a few hours before the match against Venezia. Vidigal underlined that the club's squad is very cohesive, but that "every now and then it is necessary to renew the emotional energy of a team that has already won a lot; otherwise it becomes difficult to manage in Italian football". He added that, despite the difficulties, Napoli still has time to improve their performance and achieve better results than the current ones.
In his speech, Vidigal also spoke about the injuries that are weighing on the club. He said a balanced squad is crucial, especially if you are aiming for the national title or the Champions League. He expressed appreciation for DeLaurentiis' management, but stressed that the company must learn from the current difficulties. “It's already time we understood what is needed from the winter market, who should enter and who should leave,” he said.
In another segment, Vidigal referred to the case of Cristiano Ronaldo, stating that he had to speak live in Portugal about a delicate situation. He described Ronaldo as a phenomenon who continues to fight to improve every day, but also recognized that the player must understand that he is no longer the same as before. Vidigal concluded that although Ronaldo has made mistakes, he is an example for young people because he continues to work to be better.
With the season still underway, Napoli will have to face the challenges of the winter transfer window and try to resolve issues relating to injured players to return to form before January.