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Allegri begins Napoli tenure with victory at Genoa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:18 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Allegri begins Napoli tenure with victory at Genoa

Summary

Massimiliano Allegri started his reign as Napoli head coach with a 2-0 win at Genoa in their Serie A opener on August 22. The match remained scoreless until the 82nd minute when Kevin De Bruyne was brought on and broke the deadlock. Antonio Vergara added a second goal just five minutes later. Despite Genoa creating chances, including a close attempt by Sebastian Otoa, Napoli secured a comfortable victory. The result marks a successful beginning for Allegri, who made strategic substitutions to influence the game.

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By the Numbers

•Allegri's substitutions in the 67th minute changed the game's momentum.
•De Bruyne scored the first goal in the 82nd minute.
•Vergara added a second goal in the 87th minute.
•Genoa had several opportunities but could not convert.
•Napoli starts the season with an important away win.

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9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Allegri starts Napoli reign with win at Genoa thanks to substitutes

What they're saying

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Massimiliano Allegri’s double substitution midway through the second half paid dividends as he began his Napoli reign with a 2-0 victory at Genoa on Saturday. After a quiet first half in their Serie A opener, the new Napoli boss introduced Kevin De Bruyne and Antonio Vergara in the 67th minute.
— Yahoo Sports

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