Allegri confirms Anguissa return and De Bruyne start for Napoli
Napoli boss Allegri provided a fitness update ahead of the upcoming match, confirming Anguissa's availability and a starting spot for De Bruyne.
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Napoli manager Allegri has provided a detailed squad update ahead of the team's final match in their current five-game cycle. While the squad is generally in good condition, Leonardo Spinazzola will be unavailable due to muscle fatigue and is expected to return following the international break.
Andre-Frank Anguissa has rejoined the team after training separately all week and is available for selection if required. Meanwhile, Kevin De Bruyne, who had a delayed start to his campaign following the World Cup, is set to start tomorrow as the manager looks to manage fitness levels across the squad.
Allegri also highlighted the recovery of David Neres and expressed his pride regarding the national team call-ups for Vergara and Favasuli. Looking further ahead, the manager expects McTominay and Meret to be fully available once the league pauses for international fixtures.
Emphasizing the need for squad depth, Allegri noted: «The season is long and everyone is needed; you cannot play with 14 players. This is especially true with the new rules and the six extra minutes of effective playing time, which change the course of matches in the final half-hour.»