Napoli, Allegri urged: "We're ready to play our all."

Fimaro Folgarida – Good performances on the pitch, clear direction for the future, and an increasingly solid understanding within the squad. Massimiliano Allegri gives his Napoli team a boost after their 2-0 friendly win against Carrarese, the team's final match in Trentino before moving to Castel di Sangro.

What particularly pleased the Livorno coach was the team's attitude and the athletic growth of his players. "It was a good test: in terms of fitness, I saw that the team was better on the pitch, we performed better, and we didn't concede, which is the most important thing," Allegri explained after the match.

“Now we'll take a two-day break, then we'll resume in Castel di Sangro and the season will officially begin from there.”

Green Line and the market: "The company is vigilant."

The friendly also served the coach as a close-up assessment of the player base. While Allegri had no doubts about the technical qualities of each individual, his daily work on the pitch is allowing him to clearly define the hierarchy, even praising the younger players.

"There are players like Marianucci who didn't get much playing time last year but who can still improve significantly," the coach emphasized, diplomatically glossing over potential defensive incomings. "The club takes care of the transfer market: I provide my assessments, but my job is to coach the team. The management is still keeping a close eye on things. Right now, it seems like the transfer market is at a standstill for everyone; we'll calmly evaluate what to do."

The De Bruyne factor and the three-pronged race

Among the hot topics is obviously the return of Kevin De Bruyne, expected back to the squad after the strains of the World Cup. Allegri dispels any doubts about the Belgian star's mental strength: "We're talking about an extraordinary player. He'll arrive and find the motivation himself."

The season ahead for the Campanians will be intense and without pauses, a factor that will require careful management of forces and the contribution of every single member of the squad. "We have three competitions to face, so we need a ready squad and maximum availability from everyone. We must arrive in March still in the running on all fronts: we must build the solid foundations to achieve this now, over the next six months."