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Naples: Aurelio De Laurentiis clarified after the cancellation of Allegri’s press conference

While Naples is going through a delicate period in Serie A, the Italian club surprised by canceling at the last…

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 3:29 AM
Naples: Aurelio De Laurentiis clarified after the cancellation of Allegri’s press conference
Key Things to Know
  • Aurelio De Laurentiis clarified that he personally canceled Massimiliano Allegri's pre-match press conference ahead of facing Lazio.
  • The Napoli president dismissed rumors of internal friction within the Italian club.
  • De Laurentiis argued pre-match press conferences are not useful when the team plays every three days.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis addressed the unexpected cancellation of Massimiliano Allegri's press conference ahead of their Serie A match against Lazio. Speaking on X, De Laurentiis dismissed speculation of internal tension, explaining that he personally made the decision because pre-match press conferences are unnecessary given the team's busy schedule of playing every three days.

De Laurentiis emphasized that the primary objective was to maintain team focus and shield players from external distractions during their match preparations. He stated that the squad must be fully protected while in training ahead of the important fixture against Lazio.

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