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Allegri plots Napoli tactical switch after nightmare injury pile-up

Thursday’s reports claim that Massimiliano Allegri is plotting a return to a back three after…

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 6:14 PM
Allegri plots Napoli tactical switch after nightmare injury pile-up
Key Things to Know
  • Massimiliano Allegri is reportedly considering switching Napoli to a 3-4-2-1 formation following several squad injuries.
  • Napoli faces high-flying Frosinone at home on October 10 with multiple key first-team players unavailable.
  • Scott McTominay is unlikely to start after only just resuming training following a minor heart procedure.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri is reportedly considering switching to a 3-4-2-1 formation for Saturday's Serie A clash against Frosinone due to an injury crisis following the international break. The tactical adjustment comes as the club deals with multiple absences across the squad ahead of their return to league action on October 10.

Key players sidelined or limited include Scott McTominay, who recently returned to training following a heart procedure, as well as Antonio Vergara and Mathias Olivera. Napoli also remains without Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Alessandro Buongiorno, and Alisson Santos, prompting Allegri's potential tactical shift.

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