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Soccer · Managers · published 2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00 · via Cult of Calcio

Allegri and Amorim Plan Formation Changes During Break

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Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri and Milan coach Ruben Amorim are using the break to adjust tactics before Serie A resumes. Allegri may switch Napoli to a back three after conceding six goals in five matches, while Amorim could move Milan from a 3-4-2-1 to a 4-2-3-1. The changes could affect roles for players such as Matteo Politano, Christian Pulisic, Alexis Saelemaekers, and Samuel Chukwueze.

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Allegri’s Napoli have allowed six goals across five Serie A rounds, prompting consideration of a three-man defense. That shift might cost Matteo Politano his usual role and create opportunities for less-used squad members. Meanwhile, Amorim’s Milan, fresh from a strong Lecce display, may move from a flexible 3-4-2-1 toward a clearer 4-2-3-1.

In that setup, Alexis Saelemaekers and Diego Moreira could feature as wingers, with Christian Pulisic at no.10 and Pervis Estupinan or Dav

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