Napoli closed the matchday with a draw that, all things considered, is not to be dismissed against the league-leading Lazio. The much-awaited turnaround will be discussed after the international break, but meanwhile Massimiliano Allegri is starting from the positive things he saw at the “Maradona”. The coach thanked the players for an important match, stressing that it was not easy after the recent defeats. He praised the team’s performance in the second half as convincing and highlighted that the break will help several players recover, which is essential for the congested run of matches ahead. He added that the team “laid another brick.”
Allegri tried to ease the negative mood created by the recent results. “We must continue like this, not everything is lost, even though we are behind in the standings,” he said, recalling that Milan had also lost a big lead. He stressed that the squad is still in the race for fourth place, the Coppa Italia and the Champions League, adding that difficult moments are part of the season and must be faced calmly, bringing more order and simplicity.
Regarding the fans’ whistles aimed at some players, especially Noa Lang, Allegri commented: “When we win, we are all good; when we lose, a little less so.” However, he noted that the fans stood by the team in this match as well. The coach expressed confidence that the break will give them the energy needed to climb the standings and asked for support for the players who need it most. He also mentioned the tactical change in the second half, swapping the positions of De Bruyne and McTominay to make better use of crosses and headers.
Taken from La Gazzetta dello Sport