How De Bruyne frustrated Allegri in Napoli’s 3-1 loss to Villarreal

How De Bruyne frustrated Allegri in Napoli’s 3-1 loss to Villarreal Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri confronted Kevin De Bruyne during a 3-1 loss against Villarreal and Gazzetta reports the Italian tactician looked ‘furious’ on the sidelines as the midfielder ignored his instructions. Allegri and De Bruyne have different views on the midfielder’s best position on the field. The coach and the Belgian star animatedly discussed on the touchline during the first half of a 3-1 loss against Villarreal on Tuesday; and after the the final whistle, the Italian tactician said he and KDB “didn’t understand each other.” Report De Bruyne ignored’ Allegri vs. Villarreal NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 10: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Frosinone Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 10, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) Allegri wants De Bruyne to play into a more defensive midfield position in order to allow Scott McTominay have greater influence in the final third. Allegri already said after last weekend’s Serie A match against Frosinone that De Bruyne doesn’t enjoy playing in that position and the duo’s different views were clear to see during the Villarreal clash. NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 10: Massimiliano Allegri, Manager of SSC Napoli, gestures during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Frosinone Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 10, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) According to Gazzetta, Allegri repeatedly called out De Bruyne asking him to drop deeper, but De Bruyne ignored his coach and became frustrated with his teammates, throwing his arms up, while a ‘furious’ Allegri looked on. NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 10: Kevin De Bruyne of SSC Napoli scores a penalty for his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Frosinone Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 10, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) ‘Kevin didn’t respond,’ wrote Gazzetta, ‘and he didn’t even turn around to meet his coach’s gaze.’ This is De Bruyne’s second season at Napoli and, in the past, the Belgian had already been very c ritical of Allegri’s predecessor Antonio Conte.