Lazzari tells Allegri: “He makes every important player feel and knows how to adapt”

The waiting around a possible arrival of Massimiliano Allegri on the bench of Napoli revives analyses and testimonies. Andrea Lazzari, who worked under Allegri in Cagliari, spoke on the subject in an interview with Radio Tutto Napoli.

The former midfielder does not perceive a break in the technician's character, but rather a progression: "I do not see him changed, rather evolved. He has always had a great ability to involve all members of the squad and, with experience, he has further improved his reading of matches. Already at the time, he was able to correct important details during the meeting.”

On the recurring debate between beautiful play and results, Lazzari recalls the realities of the field: "As a coach, we would always like to win by playing beautiful football, but it is not so simple. There are opponents, moods, and many other variables that we do not control. Sometimes you have to bring back the result without necessarily shining.”

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The human aspect of Allegri particularly marked Lazzari: "He cared a lot about personal relationships. He knew when to joke and when to be serious. He made each player feel part of the project. Today, in an increasingly complex football, I think this quality is essential and

he's very good at building those connections. ”

Lazzari also sweeps the label of coach prisoner of a single play pattern: “In Cagliari, we played in 4-3-1-2, but it often changed according to the characteristics of the players. He knows how to adapt and value what he has at his disposal. When there is harmony between management, staff and team, the work is simpler. This applies in football as elsewhere. ”

Finally, the former player recalls with a smile Lavezzi's famous "pallonata" on Allegri: "It was smart not to react. He understood the moment and there were no consequences. ”

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