Allegri ahead of Roma clash: De Bruyne as deep-lying playmaker, Rrahmani doubtful
Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri shares team news and expectations regarding the upcoming Serie A fixture against Roma.
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Ahead of the crucial Serie A encounter against Roma, Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri addressed his team's injury concerns and tactical experiments. The manager revealed that he is considering using Kevin De Bruyne as a deep-lying playmaker, despite having established options like Stanislav Lobotka and Billy Gilmour available.
Team news remains a primary focus for the coaching staff. Amir Rrahmani is a doubt for the match due to a fever, while Scott McTominay is still working his way back to full fitness after a two-month layoff. Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa also requires careful management after a heavy workload last season.
Napoli-Roma is always a big fixture. There is a lot at stake, and after our slip-up in Venice, it is important to get back on track in the league. Massimiliano Allegri
Allegri stressed that the team must improve their defensive stability when out of possession, noting that opponents have been cutting through them too easily. He added that the squad's confidence is tied to results, and the upcoming block of matches against Roma and Monza will test their ability to maintain consistency.