7 Defeats in 14 Games: Allegri Avoids Ultimatum Following Crisis Talks
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has retained head coach Massimiliano Allegri following training ground crisis talks on November 6, 2026. The executive decision keeps Allegri in charge without a formal ultimatum after the club suffered seven defeats in their opening 14 matches across all competitions this season.
Training Ground Summit Precedes Home Fixture Against Leaders Lazio
The decision keeps Allegri in place for Sunday’s Serie A fixture at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona against league leaders Lazio, who have won all five of their away matches in domestic play. De Laurentiis held direct discussions with Allegri, sporting director Giovanni Manna, and the squad during a mandatory two-day training retreat designed to resolve defensive structural issues and dressing room tension.
Massimiliano Allegri
coachThe management summit follows a 4-1 away defeat against FC Porto in the UEFA Champions League, which marked Napoli’s third loss in four continental group fixtures. Through 10 Serie A matches, Napoli occupy eighth place and trail Lazio by 14 points in their first campaign under Allegri following his appointment in summer 2026.
La Gazzetta dello Sport first reported the outcome of the training ground talks.
