Napoli, Manna: Squad deeper, agree with Conte, spoke to Allegri | OneFootball

Just a few minutes before the big match at San Siro between Milan and Napoli, Napoli’s sporting director Giovanni Manna made important statements to DAZN’s microphones.

Napoli, Manna to DAZN: “Deeper squad, I agree with Conte. Allegri? I spoke to him before the match”

From the strategy of strengthening the squad, to defending the Scudetto, and a meeting with Massimiliano Allegri, his words reflect the club’s current moment and ambitions for the season.

A deeper squad to face all challenges

Manna emphasized how the club has chosen to expand the squad to ensure competitiveness on multiple fronts:

“We have continued with this approach of expanding the squad even last year, especially for the backup players. Nine players have arrived; in two years we have changed a significant number. Napoli’s growth depends on the growth of these players who need to gain experience. Patience is needed: we must remain calm and not be negative if they perform poorly in this match, because we are sure they will be able to help us.”

A concept that echoes what Antonio Conte said in recent days: Napoli is betting on a deep roster, capable of handling both the league and Champions League commitments.

Napoli’s status as champions of Italy

The director strongly reiterated the team’s champion identity:

“We earned the Scudetto on the pitch, and it’s normal to want to defend it with determination day by day. There are strong teams, but we must focus only on ourselves: we are aware that we have an excellent team. The Champions League is another matter; there are clubs at a higher level. It will be a great league and we will be ready: we want to defend the Scudetto.”

Words that convey confidence, but also realism regarding the difference in level on the European stage.

The meeting with Allegri before the match

There was also a personal reference to Massimiliano Allegri, the evening’s opponent on Milan’s bench:

“Yes, I saw him before together with Conte. He’s someone I’m close to, he’s of a high level and I wish him a great season, but starting from tomorrow. They will be a tough opponent.”

A sign of mutual respect between directors and coaches, with cordial tones but without forgetting the rivalry on the pitch.

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