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Allegri Seat Starting to Warm Up Amid Napoli Struggles

Massimiliano Allegri and Napoli are primed for a key turning point in Sunday’s clash with Lazio. The team’s trust in the gaffer is starting to waver, and another loss would further compromise their position on the table. An early coaching…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:00 PM
Allegri Seat Starting to Warm Up Amid Napoli Struggles
Key Things to Know
  • Massimiliano Allegri is facing growing pressure at Napoli following recent struggles and locker room tension.
  • President Aurelio De Laurentiis views replacing Allegri as a last resort and is backing him for now.
  • Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund reportedly spoke to the media and publicly disagreed with Allegri's match assessment.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri faces mounting pressure ahead of a key match against Lazio as team trust reportedly begins to waver. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis currently views a coaching change as a last resort, though both parties could eventually acknowledge that a new locker room voice is required.

Tensions escalated after Allegri criticized players following a loss to Juventus, with Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund later publicly disagreeing with his game assessment. De Laurentiis is sticking by Allegri for now and reportedly plans to revamp the roster during the January transfer window.

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