Allegri says Inter the team to beat in a tight Serie A race – VIDEO

Massimiliano Allegri, the new SSC Napoli head coach, opened his first press conference ahead of the Genoa‑Napoli Serie A opener, declaring Inter the benchmark after their Scudetto win and warning that the league will be fiercely contested by eight clubs.

The coach addressed the media in a Conferenza stampa that was streamed as a VIDEO. The club posted the session under the label Stampa A− A+ on its official site. He invited Opinioni from journalists to pose their queries. Allegri stressed that the season starts tomorrow with all teams on zero points.

He outlined his view on the title race, stating:

Domani inizia il campionato e saranno tutte a zero punti. Ora l'Inter è la squadra da battere perché ha vinto lo Scudetto. La Fiorentina ed il Milan hanno fatto un ottimo mercato, poi ci sono Atalanta e Juventus. Il Napoli ha fatto Favasuli e Badiashile, ma la rosa è già un gruppo costruito negli ultimi due anni. Piano piano vedremo. La cosa più importante è lavorare con continuità.

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Allegri noted that Fiorentina and Milan have completed strong transfer business, while Atalanta and Juventus also remain competitive. He added that Napoli have added Favasuli and Badiashile, but the squad is already a group built over the past two years. The coach emphasized the importance of continuity.

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According to Allegri, the championship will be avvincente, with seven teams and eight including Inter, Napoli, Como, Roma, Juventus and Fiorentina capable of mounting a serious challenge. He warned that every side must be brave to compete. The manager highlighted that the league will be decided by fine margins.

Champions League adds extra challenge

He reminded that in fifteen days the Champions League begins, presenting another extraordinary competition to face. Allegri said the squad must remain competitive across all fronts. This adds pressure to maintain form in both domestic and European matches.

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Napoli's first Serie A test comes against Genoa in the Genoa‑Napoli fixture. The team will look to translate the coach's statements into performance on the pitch. Fans will watch to see if the new manager can deliver early points.