'We were too light!' - Massimiliano Allegri admits Napoli mistakes after 3-2 collapse against Inter as he calls for calm ahead of Champions League
Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri expressed frustration following a 3-2 loss to Inter Milan after his team surrendered a two-goal lead. Allegri cited defensive lapses and a lack of individual focus as the primary reasons for the defeat.
Why it matters
The result highlights early-season defensive instability for Napoli, raising concerns about their readiness for upcoming Champions League fixtures.
Massimiliano Allegri has expressed his frustration with his side's defensive lapses after Napoli threw away a two-goal lead at San Siro. The Partenopei suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat at the hands of Inter, leaving the manager to rue a lack of concentration in key moments.
Allegri did not hold back in his assessment of Napoli's performance following a chaotic night in Milan. The visitors appeared to be in total control after goals from Matteo Politano and Rasmus Hojlund put them 2-0 up early in the second half. However, a spirited fightback from Cristian Chivu’s side saw the reigning champions overturn the deficit, culminating in a 91st-minute winner from Lautaro Martinez that left the Neapolitans empty-handed.
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