{"id":126051,"date":"2026-10-16T12:49:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primasport.eu\/?p=126051"},"modified":"2026-10-16T15:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T13:20:55","slug":"allegri-elogia-lucca-valuta-sua","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primasport.eu\/en\/allegri-elogia-lucca-valuta-sua\/","title":{"rendered":"Napoli, Allegri seeks a breakthrough in Venice: "We have to win. De Bruyne? Everything's clear."\u00ab"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAPLES -<\/strong> Three wins in eight matches between Serie A and the Champions League, a team still looking for consistency and an away game that already takes on a significant weight. Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli<\/strong> The team will restart in Venice, where they will face Davide Nicola's team on Saturday at 3:00 PM. The goal is to return to winning ways after their European defeat against Villarreal and reverse a disappointing start to the season.<\/p>\n

Il tecnico azzurro, per\u00f2, non vuole parlare di crisi. Alla vigilia della sfida del Penzo sceglie un atteggiamento pragmatico, concentrandosi sulle soluzioni piuttosto che sulle difficolt\u00e0.<\/p>\n

\u00abI'm not worried, solutions must be found for problems.<\/strong>\u00bb", Allegri stated in the press conference, reiterating the need to approach the match with determination but without underestimating the opponents.<\/p>\n

Napoli, Allegri clarifies the De Bruyne situation: "There was a misunderstanding."\u00ab<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most discussed topics after the Champions League defeat against Villarreal concerns the relationship between the coach and Kevin De Bruyne<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Belgian midfielder was involved in a tense incident with Allegri during the match in Spain, raising questions about the player's management.<\/p>\n

The technician, however, downplays the incident and assures that the issue has already been resolved.<\/p>\n

\u00abThere was a misunderstanding with him at a particular moment in the match, because we went from 0-1 down to 2-1, but that was it. Other things will happen, he's intelligent and he understood.<\/strong>\u00bb.<\/p>\n

Allegri's words seek to put an end to the controversy, bringing the focus back to the team's commitments.<\/p>\n

Hojlund nears rest, Lucca can start<\/h3>\n

Ahead of the trip to Venice, Allegri is also considering some changes to the attack.<\/p>\n

Rasmus Hojlund<\/strong> He has accumulated several minutes between the league and the Champions League and could benefit from a rest.<\/p>\n

\u00abHojlund has played a lot of games, maybe he will need some rest<\/strong>\u00bb, explains the technician.<\/p>\n

A possible exclusion of the Dane from the starting eleven would open the way to Lorenzo Lucca<\/strong>, in whom Allegri continues to show confidence despite the criticism received in recent weeks.<\/p>\n

\u00abLucca also came in well the other day in Spain, he had a couple of favorable situations and moved well. He has quality, I think he can also make his contribution in terms of goals.<\/strong>\u00bb.<\/p>\n

The coach openly defends the attacker, especially emphasizing his attitude.<\/p>\n

\u00abI think it's been criticized too much. Sometimes players are targeted who are extremely...<\/strong>. The important thing is that, as he has always done so far, he has always put in the effort and entered the field with the right mentality.".<\/p>\n

For Lucca, therefore, an important opportunity could arise to gain ground and trust.<\/p>\n

Allegri: "Venice must be respected, but don't look at the standings."\u00ab<\/h3>\n

Although Venezia is still stuck on zero points, Allegri warns Napoli against underestimating the challenge.<\/p>\n

The team coached by David Nicola<\/strong>, according to the Italian coach, has shown superior quality to what the standings suggest.<\/p>\n

\u00abIt's a match that we absolutely must try to win and we can do so by playing with great respect and humility.<\/strong>, immersing ourselves in what will be the game.".<\/p>\n

Allegri also reserved words of appreciation for the opposing coach.<\/p>\n

\u00abNicola is a coach who managed an unthinkable save against Crotone and other saves. He's an excellent coach.<\/strong> and above all he coaches a team that has zero points in the standings but important qualities, because it creates a lot and has played good matches.".<\/p>\n

A clear warning to their players: Napoli must face the away match with the right concentration, regardless of the position occupied by their opponents.<\/p>\n

Penzo and the pitfalls of the trip<\/h3>\n

Among the difficulties of the match, Allegri also recalls the characteristics of the Venetian stadium.<\/p>\n

\u00abVenice is always a difficult pitch; it's smaller, and the ball doesn't move as well. You have to adapt to the environment.<\/strong>\u00bb.<\/p>\n

The coach therefore asks for a team capable of interpreting different game situations, without thinking that the match can be resolved solely through greater technical quality.<\/p>\n

For Napoli, coming off a season marked by inconsistent results, the match represents an important step towards regaining confidence and consistency.<\/p>\n

The balance of three victories in the first eight official races<\/strong> requires a response on the pitch, especially after the European defeat against Villarreal.<\/p>\n

Allegri doesn't seek excuses or fuel tensions. He closes the De Bruyne case, defends Lucca, and points the way forward: rediscover success through balance, concreteness and the ability to adapt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A Venezia serviranno soprattutto i tre punti.<\/p>\n

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