A number of sources declare that Massimiliano Allegri will change to a 4-3-3 system at Napoli with Scotland worldwide Scott McTominay as soon as once more deployed as a box-to-box midfielder.
Former Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is with Napoli, changing Antonio Conte on the Stadio Maradona.
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A number of together with Corriere dello Sport, Gazzetta and Sky Sport Italia, declare that Allegri will change to a 4-3-3 system after the Partenopei ended the season with a 3-4-2-1 formation.
Allegri additionally deployed a three-man defence throughout his 2025-26 marketing campaign at , however all through his profession, he’s typically favoured a four-man defence.
would be the foremost centre-forward, with getting back from and because the back-up choices.
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 24: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli battles for possession with of in the course of the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Could 24, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
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The central midfield appears set with , and Scott McTominay. The Scotland worldwide is predicted to be deployed as a box-to-box midfielder, like in his first season on the Stadio Maradona.
In the course of the 2025-26 marketing campaign, the Scottish star performed each as a left winger, creating house for De Bruyne down the center, and as a central midfielder in current months, partnering Lobotka.
Frank-Zambo can also be an choice for Allegri and the kind of participant the Tuscan tactician appreciates, but the Cameroon worldwide had a poor finish to the season after getting back from a prolonged harm.
and Italy worldwide are anticipated to be the beginning Napoli centre-backs below Allegri.
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Naturally, there shall be new signings over the summer season switch window, so the beginning line-up would possibly change, however Allegri is prone to begin with a 4-3-3 system.
NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 06: Massimiliano Allegri head coach seems on earlier than the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 06, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
Moreover, Corriere dello Sport stories that Napoli might make solely minor switch strikes except some massive gamers depart, with Allegri assessing these getting back from mortgage, akin to Lucca and , who had did not settle in below Conte.
Napoli’s attainable Napoli XI through Gazzetta