Pressure mounting on Allegri after Juventus defeat as three key issues arise

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Kickjolly · AI-written · automatically reviewed · Football Italia ↗

Pressure is mounting on Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri after the team's 2-0 loss to Juventus on Sunday evening, leaving Napoli with 14 points after 10 league matches. Napoli's record stands at four wins, two draws, and four defeats, ranking them eighth. The team has struggled with results, failing to win against top opponents like Como, Inter, Arsenal, and Juventus. Napoli has also lost two of their first three Champions League matches.

Three key issues are emerging in Allegri's Napoli side: lack of results, poor performance, and concerns about the squad. Napoli has shown occasional signs of encouragement, such as a 3-0 win over Frosinone and a 4-3 Champions League win over Bodo/Glimt. However, the team lacks defensive solidity despite showing attacking quality. The squad had a quiet summer transfer window, suggesting it may be nearing the end of a cycle.

Allegri has a precedent to draw upon, having started the 2015-16 season with just 12 points after 10 matches with Juventus before going on to win the Scudetto. However, the current Napoli squad is not considered to be on the same level as the 2015-16 Juventus team, which was part of a dynasty that won nine consecutive league titles.