Allegri under pressure at Napoli with next two matches crucial
Napoli's recent losses, including a failure to beat Venezia, have increased scrutiny on Max Allegri. Reports say CEO Aurelio De Laurentiis is concerned, and the next two fixtures against Bodo/Glimt and Roma could determine Allegri's future. Possible replacements mentioned include Igor Tudor and Vincenzo Italiano.
Napoli have begun the season poorly, with defeats in back-to-back matches across competitions. They also could not overcome Venezia. De Laurentiis reportedly questioned some choices made in Venice and is uneasy about the club's unsettled state. The next fixtures—Bodo/Glimt in Europe and Roma in Serie A—are seen as decisive for Allegri's immediate future.
Potential successors include Igor Tudor, formerly of Tottenham and Juventus, and Vincenzo Italiano, who has just departed Turkey's national team. Napoli's squad remains uneven after a weak transfer window, leaving any coach dependent on players exceeding expectations. Allegri has not eased matters.
The uncertainty could affect Napoli's supporters, players and staff, whose confidence and focus may depend on results. Club officials may face harder decisions about planning and leadership, while rivals and viewers could see a more volatile Serie A and Champions League storyline. In Naples, a prominent club's instability may briefly shape civic mood and matchday attention, though the consequences are likely mostly confined to football.