Massimiliano Allegri Slams Defensive Softness After Napoli Upset
Massimiliano Allegri criticized his Napoli squad for defensive fragility following a 2-1 home defeat to Como at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on August 30, 2026. The result was shaped by first-half goals from Martin Baturina and Anastasios Douvikas, which outpaced a lone response from Rasmus Hojlund.
Defensive Lapses Exposed as Fitness Concerns Mount
The unexpected home loss laid bare early-season vulnerabilities in the backline, prompting a sharp critique of the team’s defensive intensity from the technical area. Squad rotation is simultaneously being tested by physical setbacks, with midfielder Scott McTominay limited to restricted training sessions due to persistent foot blisters.
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clubThe Partenopei face a demanding calendar with a Serie A fixture away against Inter scheduled for next Saturday, followed by a Champions League opening match at home against Arsenal on September 9, 2026.
“At times we are too soft; on the other hand, we also had several chances,” Allegri told DAZN via TuttoNapoli. “We need to understand when we can’t play our way out and when we can. Technically, we misplaced several passes. The main thing is that we were too soft in the way we conceded the goals, especially the second one. You can’t give away two chances in twenty seconds.”
Reporting via DAZN and TuttoNapoli.
