According to TuttoMercato, Allegri stated he was satisfied with the current squad and the transfer market but acknowledged concerns about squad depth. He added that tomorrow night's match against Como would be a challenging one.

Speaking about the significance of the first home match, Allegri said it would be a highly emotional game, playing at home in front of their supporters. Como has performed well and emerged as a new force in Italian football, being well-organized with good technical quality. To get a result, Napoli must play at a high level. The team is not yet at its peak, and with the heat still lingering, they will need both skill and composure because Como will be a difficult opponent.

When asked if there would be lineup changes compared to the Genoa match and whether the 4-2-3-1 formation used in the second half would be deployed from the start, he said he had not yet decided on the starting XI and would wait until tomorrow morning as the match approaches. Allegri also emphasized that fielding certain players does not guarantee victory. Every match is different, and they must adapt to specific circumstances.

Discussing recent refereeing improvements and football's increased flow with fewer stoppages, he noted that changes such as the 5-second rule for throw-ins and the 7-second rule for corner kicks have increased effective playing time, already extending matches by approximately 5 minutes, which enhances the viewing experience. He also stated that football is inherently a contact sport, and removing all physical challenges would fundamentally change the game.

Regarding the demanding schedule against Como, Inter, and Arsenal, he said that winning makes any schedule seem manageable; losing makes it difficult. Everything depends on results. Even the Genoa match was tough, and they will approach these games with determination and composure.

When asked if Leão's departure would weaken Serie A, Allegri stated that it was part of the transfer market. Rafael Leão had a successful spell at Milan, and leaving was the right choice for him.

Asked about potential signings in the final days of the transfer market, particularly the widely discussed Noah Lang, he said he was very satisfied with the current squad. The issue is registration spots; without that constraint, no one would be left out. There is no point signing players who cannot raise the team's technical level, as the squad already possesses excellent quality. He hopes to continue working and developing with the current players. Lang appeared as a substitute against Genoa, and Neres is recovering physically; his last official match was in January, so he needs time to regain match fitness. Beukema has been training with the team and has an opportunity to play. Badiashile is slightly behind; he had limited training time at Chelsea and needs more preparation, but the season has just started, and the focus now is the Como match.

When asked what they should avoid against Como, he said they should first focus on what they *should* do: neutralizing Como's strengths through their own play. Como plays well and becomes very dangerous once they build momentum and attack.

Regarding their Champions League campaign, he stated they must earn points to qualify and progress. Every European match is difficult; there are no easy opponents. Everyone is tactically disciplined and physically strong. The stage of the competition also matters. They start with Arsenal, and the players are eager for such matches, but there is still time to prepare.

Allegri also reflected on his previous visits to the San Paolo Stadium as an opponent and now managing Napoli from the home dugout. He said those encounters were wonderful and compelling. Now it is his turn to coach Napoli, which will be fresh and exciting, but everything ultimately comes down to performance on the pitch.

When asked if he would rule out the departure of key players, he stated that transfer decisions are made by the club, but the team is content with the squad. Some young players have been loaned out—Prisco to Bari and Garofalo to Serie C—to gain playing time. Overall, the squad will largely remain unchanged, though the transfer market can shift quickly. Currently, there are 28 to 29 players in the squad, and they will see what develops. Both he and the team are focused on the current group.

When asked if Højlund and Luka can guarantee the goals the team needs, he said they can at least guarantee commitment and a desire to improve. Luka performed well against Genoa and is very eager to play for the team. Both he and other players still need to build their physical condition and regain form. No one is at peak fitness right now, so the team must play intelligently.

Finally, Fàbregas previously addressed last year's incident between them and expressed good intentions and apologies. Allegri responded that what happened last year is in the past, and such tensions can happen again. Disagreements occur, but that is where they end; there is no lingering problem. Tomorrow is not Allegri versus Fàbregas, but Napoli versus Como. Fàbregas is a very promising coach with impressive results already, and there are many young coaches like him—both foreign and Italian—who have the opportunity to do very well.

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