Allegri enraged after Napoli 3-3 Roma: ‘Maybe I shouldn’t be on the touchline’
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15-second readMax Allegri was sent off for dissent after Napoli's 3-3 draw with Roma, sparking frustration in post-match interviews. He felt a foul was committed by Leonardo Balerdi on Sam Beukema before the equalizing header. Allegri was visibly agitated, questioning his presence on the touchline. Napoli had surged into a 2-0 lead before Roma fought back.
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Max Allegri was sent off for dissent after Napoli's 3-3 draw with Roma, sparking frustration in post-match interviews. He felt a foul was committed by Leonardo Balerdi on Sam Beukema before the equalizing header. Allegri was visibly agitated, questioning his presence on the touchline. Napoli had surged into a 2-0 lead before Roma fought back.
Allegri disputed the decision, claiming he said nothing to the referee. He joked about having to sit on the bench to avoid being sent off, referencing €80,000 in fines from the previous season. Allegri sarcastically thanked the fourth official and congratulated his players on their performance. The match was marked by Napoli's defensive issues, with fans growing increasingly frustrated.
Despite the draw, Allegri noted his team's spirit and defensive efforts against a strong Roma side. Napoli had chances to lead 3-0 and were ahead 3-2 before conceding again. Allegri acknowledged dropped points this season and expressed frustration at the game's end. He defended his team's performance, highlighting their attacking play.
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Max Allegri was extremely agitated in post-match interviews after his red card in Napoli’s 3-3 thriller with Roma. ‘Maybe I shouldn’t even be on the touchline from now on.’ The coach saw red for dissent after the Giallorossi equaliser for 3-3, as he and his players felt Sam Beukema was fouled by Leonardo Balerdi in the build-up to the Argentina international’s decisive header. It was the culmination of an epic battle, which saw the Partenopei surge into a 2-0 lead through Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa and Scott McTominay, then Roma fought back with Matias Soulé and Balerdi goals in the space of five minutes.
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