Allegri: ‘Napoli trip to Fiorentina among most important games, Lang needs right spirit’

Allegri: ‘Napoli trip to Fiorentina among most important games, Lang needs right spirit’ Max Allegri gives injury updates for Napoli, warns the trip to Fiorentina is ‘one of the 4-5 most important of the season,’ and warns Noa Lang about his attitude. It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday at 11.30 UK time (12.30 CEST). The Partenopei have stuttered so far this season, also due to the on-going injury crisis that seems to show no signs of calming down. Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa is in the squad, but by no means fit to start, with Scott McTominay, Alex Meret, Alisson Santos, Giovane, Alessandro Buongiorno and Luca Marianucci out of action. Leonardo Spinazzola is the latest absentee with a femoral bicep issue. Allegri gives Napoli updates NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Massimiliano Allegri SSC Napoli head coach before the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 13, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) “We have lost Spinazzola to a muscular problem, he will return after the break for international duty,” confirmed Allegri in his press conference. “Anguissa is in the squad, he had to work separately all week, but today trained with the full team. De Bruyne is doing well and I think tomorrow could play from the start. “Our fitness levels are improving, tomorrow is the final game in this mini-run of fixtures, and we know how important it is. We want to end this streak well, then hopefully get all the players back to full fitness.” NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Massimiliano Allegri SSC Napoli head coachduring the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 13, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Napoli had suffered a run of three consecutive defeats in all competition, albeit against very strong competition in the form of Como, Inter and Arsenal, but got back on track beating Bologna. “We are improving, and that victory over Bologna did us good,” added Allegri. “Fiorentina are coming off a fine win against Venezia, they have players with excellent technique, and it is always difficult for anyone to play in Florence. Tomorrow is one of the four or five most important games of the season.” NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 09: Massimiliano Allegri, Manager of SSC Napoli, reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between SSC Napoli and Arsenal FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 09, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) David Neres is back in the squad and made a couple of substitute appearances, but probably isn’t ready for the starting XI. “He is doing decidedly better, has completely recovered, and is very important for the team. Hopefully we can recover a few players over the break and then be ready for a packed October,” continued the Napoli coach. “We’ll certainly have McTominay and Meret back after the break, I think also Marianucci. We’ve got to remember it is a very long season, we can’t always play the same 13-14 players, especially this year where we are seeing the game flow a lot more.” GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Antonio Vergara of Napoli celebrates after scoring a goal during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on August 22, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images) Antonio Vergara received his first call-up for the Italy squad as part of Roberto Mancini’s squad for the Nations League. “We are all very happy, and I think the club ought to be too. This is a player who grew in every sense, technical and tactical. We’re also pleased for Costantino Favasuli, who was called up for the Under-21 team,” noted Allegri. “Favasuli has ample margin for improvement, and we mustn’t put too much responsibility on their shoulders, but rather on the older figures who lead the team. What we want from the younger players is their energy and enthusiasm.” NAPLES, ITALY – DECEMBER 07: Noa Lang of SSC Napoli reacts during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Juventus FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on December 07, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) When it comes to Napoli expectations, there are still some concerns around Noa Lang, who was left out of the Champions League side against Arsenal due to disciplinary reasons , and is yet to break back into the starting XI. “Lang could play, but I still need to evaluate a few situations,” replied Allegri. “He can and must give more considering his qualities. Over the course of a season, it’s hard to have everyone available, so the important thing is that everyone who is available does well. If one is out, the other will step in, but the important thing is to have the right spirit and enthusiasm. “The game against Bologna was a consequence of what we did against Arsenal, even if we were criticised for that.” MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Massimiliano Allegri, Manager of Napoli, gestures during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Napoli squad for Fiorentina: Anguissa, Badiashile, Beukema, Contini, De Bruyne, Di Lorenzo, Favasuli, Gilmour, Hojlund, Lang, Lobotka, Lucca, Rafa Marin, Milinkovic-Savic, Neres, Olivera, Politano, Pugliese, Rrahmani, Vergara