Reports from Italy indicate that Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has taken decisive action in response to the team’s recent 4-1 loss against Porto in the Champions League. He has called for an emergency training camp in the upcoming days to address the situation.
De Laurentiis Initiates Emergency Training Camp for Napoli
After suffering a disappointing 4-1 defeat against Porto on Wednesday, tensions are escalating within Napoli. The team now finds itself with a mere three points from four European matches, putting them in jeopardy of failing to qualify for the knockout stage.
PORTO, PORTUGAL – NOVEMBER 04: Jan Bednarek of FC Porto celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between FC Porto and SSC Napoli at Estadio do Dragao on November 04, 2026 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Diogo Cardoso/Getty Images)
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Massimiliano Allegri currently finds himself under pressure as he has lost seven out of his first 14 competitive matches with Napoli. The club also struggles to hold an unremarkable eighth place in Serie A, trailing the league leaders by 14 points after just ten games.
The situation is further complicated by reported divisions among the players, highlighted by an on-pitch clash between Lorenzo Lucca and Kevin De Bruyne. Additionally, Matteo Politano has criticized his non-Italian teammates for their lack of accountability, while media reports suggest that there are too many ‘cliques’ within the squad.
Things look increasingly dire as Napoli prepares to face Serie A leaders Lazio, who remain unbeaten and have clinched victories in all five of their away games this season. Lazio have also scored a total of nine goals in their last two away matches against Juventus and Sassuolo.
PORTO, PORTUGAL – NOVEMBER 04: Massimiliano Allegri looks on before the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between FC Porto and SSC Napoli at Estadio do Dragao on November 04, 2026 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Diogo Cardoso/Getty Images)
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To prepare for this challenging confrontation, Napoli will gather on Friday at their hotel and remain together until the match against Lazio, which kicks off at 11:30 GMT on Sunday. This two-night arrangement is atypical for the squad before a home league match, indicating the seriousness of the situation.
Napoli’s upcoming clash with Lazio will be their final game before the November international break, as they will return to action against Torino on November 21 at 19:45 GMT.
