Allegri: ‘Juventus are wounded, not dead, it will be very hard for Napoli’

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Massimiliano Allegri, Napoli's coach, has warned that Juventus will be a tough opponent on Sunday despite their recent loss, describing them as 'wounded, not dead.' The two teams are level on 14 points, with Napoli having won 4-1 at Monza and Juventus losing 2-0 at Genoa. Allegri will not be on the touchline due to a two-match ban, with assistant Marco Landucci taking charge. Juventus have spent the last two days on retreat at the J Hotel.

Allegri expects a tough game and believes Juventus will be 'wounded and angry.' He emphasized the need for Napoli to deliver a great technical and physical performance and a bit of luck to succeed. Napoli is also dealing with injuries, including Stanislav Lobotka, who is expected to be out for around six weeks. Amir Rrahmani and André-Frank Zambo Anguissa have been ill, but may be available for the game.

Allegri dismissed the idea that beating Juventus would rescue Napoli's season, stating that the objective is to finish in the top four by the end of the season. He highlighted the need for Napoli to improve both phases of the game and to better manage the ball when ahead. Allegri also praised Rasmus Højlund for his performance at Monza and noted that Napoli's recent high-scoring games are a result of more effective playing time.