De Bruyne criticizes Conte and expects Allegri to revive Napoli

Kevin De Bruyne was not content to openly tackle Antonio Conte. Through blunt remarks about the joy felt at the departure of the Italian coach, the Belgian player also sent an indirect message to the next Naples technician. The case of De Bruyne will be one of the first files to be handled by Massimiliano Allegri in his new mission at SSC Napoli.

The creative community notably declared: “We played very defensively. If you try to win every match 1-0 with a 5-4-1 system, you are offering a certain type of football. This is also reflected in the offensive numbers. Am I glad he's gone? Yes, for me. He didn't have to stay. » These words provoked an immediate reaction from Cristian Stellini, Conte's assistant, who wanted to defend his former coach by comparing De Bruyne to Modric to highlight the differences in level and class between the two.

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So how will Allegri view the Napoli star's future? According to the daily “Il Mattino”, an exchange between the two men should take place after the World Cup. Allegri plans in particular to relaunch a 4-3-3 scheme, where De Bruyne would play as a central midfielder or “mezzala”. Another option would be a 4-2-3-1, placed higher up the pitch, in the role of playmaker behind the striker. Finally, a three-way defense could allow De Bruyne to be used in a central position, like Modric, to direct the game. It remains to be seen what the player himself will think of these prospects.

This new collaboration could mark a turning point in the Neapolitan season and in the career of Kevin De Bruyne, in search of a more offensive and ambitious style of play.

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