Napoli pre‑season camp in Castel di Sangro focuses on tactics and squad selection

SSC Napoli held its 2026 pre‑season camp in Castel di Sangro under new head coach Massimiliano Allegri. Daily sessions emphasized defensive organization, set‑piece routines and tactical drills ahead of a friendly against Spanish side Osasuna. Allegri praised the work and the enthusiastic reception from local fans.

Key players featured were captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo, full‑back Leonardo Spinazzola, striker Rasmus Højlund, winger Giovane and midfielder Scott McTominay, who left training early with an ankle injury that will be monitored before the Osasuna match. Other regulars such as Rrahmani, Rafa Marin, and Alex Meret were involved in defensive drills, while various corner‑kick schemes were tested, including a direct delivery by Mathias Olivera and a short‑pass version involving Alisson Santos.

Spinazzola commented that Allegri, like former coach Antonio Conte, demands courage, pressing and unity, stressing the club’s ambition in the Champions League. The camp also featured presentations of Allegri’s staff and a series of intra‑squad games, with the squad’s line‑up for the upcoming friendly taking shape.