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Ezequiel Lavezzi endorses Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli appointment

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Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Ezequiel Lavezzi endorses Massimiliano Allegri's Napoli appointment

Summary

Ezequiel Lavezzi expressed confidence in Massimiliano Allegri as Napoli's new coach, asserting he can enhance the team's recent successes. During the Benito Stirpe Live The Dream event, Lavezzi highlighted Napoli's achievements, including a Scudetto last year and a second-place finish this season. He believes Allegri, with a strong track record, has the ability to elevate the club further. Allegri takes over from Antonio Conte, aiming to build on the foundations set during Conte's tenure in Naples.

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By the Numbers

•Lavezzi played for Napoli from 2007 to 2012.
•Napoli won the Scudetto last year and finished second this year.
•Allegri has previously won five consecutive Serie A titles with Juventus.
•Fans hope Allegri can continue the club's recent success.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Napoli legend Lavezzi backs Allegri appointment: ‘He can take them even higher’

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Ezequiel Lavezzi has backed Massimiliano Allegri to succeed at Napoli, insisting the incoming coach has the credentials to elevate a club that has already established itself as one of Italian football...
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