05.11.2026 18:31
In the UEFA Champions League, a crisis erupted on the pitch and in the dressing room at Napoli, who lost 4-1 to Porto. The tension between Kevin De Bruyne and Lorenzo Lucca and Matteo Politano's statements resonated widely in the Italian press. Although head coach Allegri is not considering resigning, the management will appoint Vincenzo Montella to the job in the event of a possible change.
In the fourth week of the UEFA Champions League, Italian side Napoli suffered a heavy blow by losing 4-1 away to Porto, coached by Francesco Farioli. The Serie A club, which suffered its 7th defeat in 14 official matches this season under Massimiliano Allegri, has seen a crisis emerge on the pitch and in the dressing room.
TENSION IN THE DRESSING ROOM
After the tension on the pitch between Kevin De Bruyne and Lorenzo Lucca during the Porto match, Matteo Politano’s statements after the match revealed the extent of the crisis. Politano’s words “I wish other names from the team had come and explained the events, not us Italians as always” received wide coverage in the Italian press
ALLEGRI DEFIANT BUT THE MANAGEMENT’S PLAN IS READY
According to the report in Tuttomercato; Massimiliano Allegri, who is not considering resigning, aims to pull the team together during the international break after the Lazio match. However, it was stated that in the event of a possible coaching change, Vincenzo Montella is at the top of Napoli management’s list. It was stated that Vincenzo Montella, who is said to be open to returning to Italy after his tenure with the Turkish National Team, is the “most suitable candidate” for the Napoli bench and will be appointed to the role.