Allegri: ‘Napoli must have patience and make do with players we’ve got’

Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri urged patience following a surprise 1-0 Serie A defeat away to bottom-placed Venezia on October 17, 2026. The result compounded a difficult week for the Partenopei, who also suffered a 3-1 Champions League defeat against Villarreal. During the league match, Akor Adams scored via an Amir Rrahmani deflection, while Kevin De Bruyne later saw his penalty saved by Venezia goalkeeper Filip Stankovic.

Allegri noted that Napoli created chances but were repeatedly punished for costly errors, insisting the squad must remain calm. The loss marks Napoli's fifth defeat in their first nine competitive fixtures this season, their worst run since the 2001/02 campaign. Furthermore, substitute Alisson Santos suffered a potential injury relapse late in the second half, adding to the club's growing squad concerns.