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Napoli coach Allegri outlines three tactical formations for new season
Massimiliano Allegri, the newly appointed head coach of SSC Napoli, is evaluating three possible tactical systems for the upcoming campaign: a base 4‑3‑3, a 4‑2‑3‑1 and a 3‑5‑2. The 4‑3‑3 is expected to be the primary formation.
In Napoli's first pre‑season friendly of the summer against Spanish side Osasuna, the starting eleven features Rasmus Hojlund, Giovane and Matteo Politano up front, with Scott McTominay omitted from the bench. The match will be played in Castel di Sangro, Italy, and Napoli will test the 4‑3‑3 setup.
Earlier pre‑season results include a 3‑1 defeat to Arezzo and a 2‑0 victory over Carrarese. Osasuna finished 17th in LaLiga last season. Romelu Lukaku remains on personal leave in Belgium, and Michael Folorunsho starts in midfield despite being on the transfer market.
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Massimiliano Allegri · Matteo Politano · Osasuna · Rasmus Hojlund · SSC Napoli
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Michael Folorunsho started in midfield for Napoli despite being on the transfer market. football-italia.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Scott McTominay was not included on Napoli's bench for the Osasuna friendly. football-italia.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Napoli's starting lineup for the friendly against Osasuna includes Rasmus Hojlund, Giovane and Matteo Politano up front. football-italia.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 4‑3‑3 formation is expected to be Napoli's primary system. www.calcionapoli24.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Massimiliano Allegri is studying three tactical formations for Napoli: 4‑3‑3, 4‑2‑3‑1 and 3‑5‑2. www.calcionapoli24.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Napoli lost 3‑1 to Arezzo and beat Carrarese 2‑0 in pre‑season matches. football-italia.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Osasuna finished 17th in LaLiga last season. football-italia.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Romelu Lukaku is on personal leave in Belgium. football-italia.net