Allegri on Sky explains why Giovane stays starter in Champions League tie

Massimiliano Allegri, coach of SSC Napoli, spoke to Sky Sport microphones before the UEFA Champions League match against Villarreal, explaining that playing Giovane from the first minute was the right decision for the team.

Tactical choices and rotations

Allegri emphasized that rotations are essential, citing the return of McTominay and Guilmour to tonight's lineup. He also recalled that Spinazzola endured an exhausting match on Saturday, so he tried to manage his load.

Giovane's roles and other starters

The manager confirmed that Giovane can operate alongside Hojlund and also as a winger, adding that Neres has returned to the field after months of absence. He praised Giovane's physical condition, describing it as “in shape” and “right to line up”.

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Allegri noted that the match is important for gathering points, as there are seven games left to secure progression to the next stage of the Champions League.

He concluded with a smile, stating that if the team gets the result it will be positive, otherwise “it goes badly”.

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