Former Napoli star Ezequiel Lavezzi has expressed his confidence in Massimiliano Allegri’s ability to succeed at the club. Lavezzi believes that Allegri possesses the necessary qualifications to propel a team that has already established itself as a dominant force in Italian football over the last two seasons to even greater heights.
Speaking before the Benito Stirpe Live The Dream event, Lavezzi was questioned about Napoli’s decision to appoint Allegri as the successor to Antonio Conte. His endorsement carries significant weight, given his own impactful tenure at Napoli from 2007 to 2012, during which he scored 83 goals and became a cherished figure in the club’s recent history before his move to PSG.
Lavezzi Confident Allegri Can Build on Napoli’s Recent Title Success
“I believe Napoli is already in a winning cycle,” Lavezzi stated, with his remarks reported by TuttoMercatoWeb. “They won the Scudetto last year and finished second this year. If they bring in Allegri, he will undoubtedly be capable of taking the team to an even higher level. He has a history of winning championships, and I hope he can achieve that at Napoli as well.”
These sentiments echo the general optimism surrounding Allegri’s arrival at the Maradona stadium. Supporters are hopeful that the six-time Serie A winner can build upon the groundwork laid by Conte during his two-year spell.
Allegri enters the role with an impressive resume, including five consecutive Scudetti with Juventus between 2015 and 2019. He also has a point to prove, particularly after a challenging final season at Milan culminated in Champions League disappointment.
Lavezzi also briefly commented on Argentina’s World Cup aspirations, conveying a sense of quiet optimism without overstating their chances. “I don’t know if they are the favorites for this World Cup, but they are always Argentina, and there is great faith in the current national team,” he concluded.
