Allegri strong on Napoli bench: ‘I just told De Bruyne that’s where he was playing’

Max Allegri insists he didn’t ‘need to convince Kevin De Bruyne’ to be a deep…

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Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 3:38 PM

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Massimiliano Allegri said he simply told Kevin De Bruyne to operate as Napoli's deep-lying playmaker against Roma.
Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay started together in Serie A for the first time this season.
Allegri noted that Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa provides midfield balance while McTominay offers attacking threat.

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Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri explained his tactical choices ahead of the Serie A clash against Roma, stating he did not need to convince Kevin De Bruyne to play as a deep-lying playmaker. Allegri affirmed that he simply instructed the Belgian midfielder to play in the deeper position alongside Scott McTominay and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa.

The fixture marks the first time De Bruyne and McTominay have started together in Serie A this season. Allegri also addressed the team's defensive vulnerabilities following a recent 3-1 loss to Venezia and a tight 4-3 Champions League win over Bodo/Glimt, emphasizing the need for sharper focus against Roma.

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Allegri strong on Napoli bench: ‘I just told De Bruyne that’s where he was playing’

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