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Vanoli emphasizes importance of marking against Allegri's Napoli

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:25 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Vanoli emphasizes importance of marking against Allegri's Napoli

Summary

Fiorentina coach Paolo Vanoli discusses the upcoming match against Napoli, scheduled for Sunday at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. He expressed admiration for Kevin De Bruyne and stressed the need for careful marking to counter Napoli's strategies. Vanoli noted that despite some absences, Napoli remains a strong contender for the Scudetto. Recent successes, including a 4-2 win over Venezia and a 3-0 Coppa Italia victory over Pisa, have bolstered Fiorentina's confidence following his return as coach after Fabio Grosso's dismissal.

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By the Numbers

•Match kicks off Sunday at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.
•Vanoli emphasizes need for preventative marking against Napoli.
•Fiorentina won previous two matches under Vanoli's leadership.
•De Bruyne's ability to exploit spaces is a key concern for Vanoli.
•Fiorentina aims to build a strong team dynamic following recent successes.

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8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Vanoli: ‘I’m in love with De Bruyne, Allegri is a winner’

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Coach Paolo Vanoli is ‘in love with Kevin De Bruyne’ and warns Fiorentina that ‘preventative marking is essential’ when dealing with Max Allegri’s Napoli.It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio F...
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