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Allegri considers McTominay for Champions League clash against Villarreal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Allegri considers McTominay for Champions League clash against Villarreal

Summary

Massimiliano Allegri indicated that Scott McTominay could start for Napoli in their upcoming Champions League match against Villarreal. In a press conference, Allegri stated he has not finalized his lineup, emphasizing the importance of picking up points in this second group stage match. McTominay's potential return comes after he underwent an ablation procedure and was only recently cleared to fully participate in training. Allegri also downplayed discussions regarding formation, noting the need for adaptability as players recover from injuries.

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Status Watch

•McTominay last played on August 30 before a heart procedure.
•Allegri has yet to finalize Napoli's lineup against Villarreal.
•Anguissa and Alisson are nearing recovery for Napoli.
•Allegri believes routine can be counterproductive.
•McTominay's future with Napoli may hinge on his contract negotiations.

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6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Allegri: ‘McTominay could start against Villarreal, a back three is bar talk’

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Massimiliano Allegri says Scott McTominay could start Napoli’s Champions League clash with Villarreal, though he has yet to settle on his line-up.With quotes via Tuttomercatoweb, the Napoli coach sp...
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