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Allegri explains De Bruyne ‘misunderstanding’, hints at Hojlund benching

Massimiliano Allegri downplays the ‘misunderstanding’ with Kevin De Bruyne during Villarreal-Napoli and hints that Rasmus…

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Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 12:09 PM

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Massimiliano Allegri downplayed a touchline dispute with Kevin De Bruyne and hinted Rasmus Hojlund may be rested.
Napoli could start forward Lorenzo Lucca against Venezia after Hojlund started every match so far this season.
Allegri confirmed that Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Mathias Olivera, and Alisson are available to face Venezia.

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Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri addressed his sideline dispute with Kevin De Bruyne, downplaying the incident as a brief misunderstanding during their Champions League defeat against Villarreal. Allegri also hinted that striker Rasmus Hojlund could be benched for the upcoming match against Venezia to manage fatigue, with Lorenzo Lucca in contention to start.

Allegri confirmed that Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Mathias Olivera, and Alisson are available for selection, while David Neres remains sidelined due to an ongoing injury. Napoli enter the Venezia fixture looking to regain form after losing 3-1 to Villarreal.

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