Napoli manager Allegri evaluates tactical shifts amid intense schedule

Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri faces a decisive period following a slow start to the season, characterized by seven points and three losses in the first six matches. Despite the results, club president Aurelio De Laurentiis maintains full confidence in Allegri, viewing the upcoming international break as a turning point.

Allegri is reportedly evaluating tactical shifts to navigate an intense schedule of nine matches in 25 days, spanning Serie A and the Champions League. One primary consideration is a transition to a 3-5-2 formation. This change aims to provide more stability in midfield to better support attackers Rasmus Højlund and Kevin De Bruyne, while potentially maximizing the utility of players like Costantino Favasuli and Lorenzo Lucca.

Analysis of recent performances highlights a trend of declining pressing intensity under Allegri, a factor that may be contributing to the team's struggles to maintain leads. Meanwhile, Stanislav Lobotka remains a central, indispensable figure in the midfield regardless of tactical adjustments. The team's immediate focus returns to domestic competition with a match against Frosinone on October 10, followed by a Champions League fixture against Villarreal.