Allegri compares Hojlund to Kane and praises Gilmour as 'important player' for Napoli
AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri drew a notable comparison between Napoli forward Rasmus Hojlund and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, praising the Danish international's quality and movement. Allegri also highlighted Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour as an 'important player' for Napoli, suggesting Milan will need a specific tactical plan to contain him. The comments come ahead of a high-profile Serie A fixture between the two Italian heavyweights.
Read the full story at football-italia.netWhen an opposition manager publicly elevates your players with comparisons to world-class forwards like Harry Kane, it is as much a compliment as it is a tactical tell. Allegri's praise of Hojlund signals that Milan view the Danish striker as Napoli's primary attacking threat, while his acknowledgment of Gilmour underlines the Scot's growing influence in Napoli's midfield. For Napoli, the public endorsement from a rival coach reflects their rising status as genuine Serie A title contenders under their current project.
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