Massimiliano Allegri Despite still reeling from the end of his second spell at AC Milan, he is not looking to redeem himself at Napoli.
Allegri was sacked by Milan in May after what the club’s owners deemed a “clear failure” of the season. The 58-year-old was hired by Napoli on a three-year contract at the beginning of July.
Allegri’s Milan spent most of last season in the top two and in contention for the Serie A title, but have dropped to fifth place in 2019 after winning just two of their last eight games. last day of the season And the Rossoneri missed out on a lucrative Champions League spot.
“It’s not a question of redemption. Sometimes a season ends in a certain way. I’m disappointed with the results of last season,” Allegri said on Tuesday in his first press conference as Napoli manager. “We (Milan) were in the top three from the second round to the 37th round, but we only lost in the first and last round, so the last game is important.”
“I’m disappointed because this is the first time I’ve finished outside of the top four in my time as manager at Juventus and Milan. I don’t deny that it weighs on me.”
Allegri will have to take tough steps to replace Antonio Conte at Napoli. Left Southern Club in May He was in charge for two years, during which time his team finished first and second in the Italian league.
Allegri previously succeeded Conte when he took over as Juventus manager in 2014 after leading the Bianconeri to three Serie A titles. Allegri won five straight games with Juventus, leading them to four Italian Cup titles and two Champions League final appearances.
“I definitely inherited a team that is used to hard work,” Allegri said of Napoli. “Conte has proven his worth throughout his career. Fortunately, this is actually the second time I’ve taken over Antonio’s team – and I hope that’s a good omen.”
“It will be important that we approach it with seriousness and professionalism and above all that we lay the foundations to get to March, when we are competing for all our goals: Serie A, the Champions League, the Italian Cup, even though we say the season will be decided in March.”
Milan replaced by Allegri with Ruben Amorim,and, Portuguese coach presentation Team owner Jerry Cardinal called him “a coach who doesn’t play to not lose, he plays to win.”
Coach Allegri said, “I will never comment on the owner’s words.” “I can only thank everyone who supported me throughout the season, and I am sorry that I unfortunately did not achieve my goal.
“But it’s another year and it’s great to experience. We have three competitions coming up and we start with great enthusiasm.”
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