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- Ezequiel Lavezzi gives his backing to new Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri
- The Argentine striker believes Allegri can improve on Antonio Conte’s work at the club
- Allegri joins Napoli after winning five straight league titles with Juventus
- Lavezzi scored 83 goals for Napoli between 2007 and 2012
Former Napoli hero Ezequiel Lavezzi has thrown his support behind the club’s decision to hire Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach. The Argentine forward believes the Italian tactician possesses the right qualities to push the team forward.
Speaking at a recent promotional event, Lavezzi shared his thoughts on Allegri replacing Antonio Conte. He stated that the new manager has the ability to lift the squad to greater heights. Napoli secured the league title two seasons ago and finished as runners-up this year.
Lavezzi knows the club well. He wore the blue shirt from 2007 until 2012. During that time, he found the back of the net 83 times. This made him a fan favourite before his move to Paris Saint-Germain.
“They won the Scudetto last season and came second this term,” Lavezzi said. “With Allegri in charge, I am sure he can raise the standards even further. He has won championships before. I hope he does the same here.”
The appointment has generated excitement among supporters at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Allegri arrives with an outstanding record. He guided Juventus to five consecutive Serie A crowns between 2015 and 2019. However, his second spell at AC Milan ended poorly after they failed to qualify for the Champions League.
The ex-Argentina international also spoke briefly about his country’s chances at the upcoming World Cup. He remains cautious but hopeful. “I cannot say if we are the favourites,” he explained. “But this is Argentina. There is always belief in this group of players.”