Allegri: We Must Stop Their Strengths, It's Not Just About Me and Fabregas

Massimiliano Allegri, the head coach of Napoli, spoke about the upcoming clash against Como in the second round of Serie A, emphasizing that his team faces a tough test against one of the most organized teams in the competition. He noted that the match will be special as it marks his first appearance at the "Maradona" Stadium in front of the Napoli fans.

Allegri stated: "This will be our first match at home, and it will be emotional, especially since we will be playing in front of our fans. We are facing a team that has shown exceptional things, and Como has become a new reality in Italian football. They are an organized team with good technical quality, so we need to deliver a great performance to achieve the result."

Regarding the approach to dealing with Como, the coach explained: "We need to nullify their strengths, specifically their ability to maintain possession and play with the ball, as well as their danger when they launch quick counter-attacks. We are at the beginning of the season and the physical condition is not ideal yet, so we need to play with intelligence, patience, and technical quality."

Allegri spoke about the lineup and the possibility of making changes compared to the Genoa match, saying: "I haven't decided yet who will start tomorrow. We won against Genoa after De Bruyne and Vergara came off the bench, but not every match necessarily goes the same way." He also expressed his satisfaction with the team's roster, clarifying that signing new players is meaningless if they cannot elevate the technical level of the group.

Regarding the anticipated clash with Cesc Fabregas, Allegri said: "What happened between us last season is over, and it was a result of the tension that comes with matches. Sometimes the intensity of the encounter leads to some altercations, but everything ends with the final whistle. Tomorrow, there is no confrontation between Allegri and Fabregas, but between Napoli and Como. Fabregas is a good coach and has achieved important results."

He also spoke about the attacking duo Rasmus Hojlund and Lorenzo Lucca, emphasizing that the players have the desire to develop and work, but they need more time to regain their best physical condition, stressing the importance of approaching the match intelligently. Regarding the Champions League, Allegri stated that Napoli will start by facing Arsenal, but the team's focus right now should remain on the match against Como and Inter before thinking about the European competition.