Napoli legend Lavezzi backs Allegri appointment: ‘He can take them even increased’

Ezequiel Lavezzi has backed Massimiliano Allegri to succeed at Napoli, insisting the has the credentials to raise a membership that has already established itself as one in every of Italian soccer’s dominant forces over the previous two seasons.

The previous Napoli and ahead spoke forward of the Benito Stirpe Dwell The Dream occasion, the place he was requested in regards to the membership’s resolution to nominate Allegri as Antonio Conte’s successor.

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His endorsement carries real weight, Lavezzi performed for Napoli between 2007 and 2012, scoring 83 targets and turning into one of the crucial beloved figures within the membership’s trendy historical past earlier than transferring to .

NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 21: Ezequiel Lavezzi (C) of Napoli celebrates with teammates (L) and Marek Hamsik (R) after scoring his staff’s third aim through the UEFA Champions League spherical of 16 first leg match between SSC Napoli and at Stadio San Paolo on February 21, 2012 in Naples, Italy. (Photograph by Mike Hewitt/Getty Photographs)

Lavezzi assured Allegri can add to Napoli’s current title success

“I believe Napoli have already got a profitable cycle,” Lavezzi stated, with .

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“Final 12 months they gained the Scudetto, this 12 months they completed second. If they bring about in Allegri, he will definitely be capable to take the staff to a fair increased degree. He has already gained championships up to now and I hope he can accomplish that at Napoli too.”

The feedback mirror a broader optimism across the Allegri appointment on the Maradona, the place supporters are hoping the six-time Serie A title winner can construct on the foundations Conte established over his two-year tenure.

Allegri arrives with a powerful pedigree, 5 consecutive Scudetti with between 2015 and 2019, and a degree to show after his tough last season at led to Champions League failure.

Lavezzi additionally touched on Argentina’s World Cup prospects, expressing quiet confidence with out overstating their possibilities. “I don’t know if they’re the favourites for this World Cup, however they’re all the time Argentina and there’s nice religion within the present nationwide staff,” he stated.