Massimiliano Allegri, the head coach of Napoli, has played down a recent exchange with Kevin De Bruyne during a match. Allegri clarified that the disagreement stemmed from a linguistic misunderstanding while the team is facing a challenging period this season.
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In his comments to the media, Allegri emphasized there are no significant issues with De Bruyne, stating that miscommunications can happen. He hinted that Rasmus Hojlund may be rested in their upcoming game against Venezia, indicating that the player needs some downtime.
Napoli is currently experiencing its worst start to a season in 17 years, resulting in rising tensions within the team. Following a 3-1 defeat to Villarreal, reports suggest that discord is growing in the dressing room.
In terms of lineup changes, Napoli will be without David Neres for the match against Venezia due to a muscle injury. However, the squad is beginning to recover with the return of Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Alisson Santos, who have been included in the team for the upcoming Serie A fixture.