Football, Allegri: “Tomorrow, the result comes before the performance”

Rome, 12 Sept. (LaPresse) – “Did De Bruyne say he can’t do any better than that? I think he can do better; he put in a good performance, and I’m pleased with him as I am with everyone, but if that isn’t enough, we all need to do more. The responsibility tomorrow is significant; the result tomorrow takes precedence over the performance. We need to get the result through our performance. I’d also like to keep possession for 90 minutes and have 30 shots on goal, but there are opponents too, and in those moments you mustn’t concede. We conceded, but we also had chances. If that hasn’t been enough so far, we need to do more. Tomorrow, it’s not about the performance – whether it’s good or not – but we must try to get the result” . So said Napoli manager Max Allegri on the eve of the match against Bologna at the ‘Maradona’. “Change anything in defence? Regardless of our defensive play, we made mistakes up front – the sort you simply cannot afford at this level. In defence, we need to concede fewer shots on goal and be more alert; occasionally we rely on instinctive passes, but these need improving. The clear objective is the result. Results change people’s opinions, but structurally this team needs more time; some players have only had a few matches under their belts. I’m very confident; our toughest matches are tomorrow and in Florence. Then, after the international break, we’ll improve physically as well,” emphasised the Napoli manager.