Allegri: 'De Bruyne doesn't like new role', reveals what he told Hojlund after penalty farce
AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri weighed in on Serie A rivals Napoli, claiming that star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is not comfortable with a tactical adjustment made by the club. Allegri also revealed advice he offered to Napoli striker Rasmus Hojlund in the wake of a penalty incident described as a 'farce.' De Bruyne joined Napoli in the summer of 2025 on a free transfer from Manchester City, while Hojlund is on loan at the Stadio Maradona from Manchester United. Allegri's remarks add an interesting subplot ahead of the Milan–Napoli rivalry fixture.
Read the full story at football-italia.netAllegri's public comments serve a dual purpose: undermining a direct rival's key players while positioning his own Milan side as the benchmark in Serie A. The De Bruyne unhappiness claim is significant given the Belgian's status as Napoli's marquee summer signing — if true, it points to a tactical mismatch that could destabilize the Partenopei's season. Meanwhile, his counsel to Hojlund suggests the young striker remains a focal point of Milan's scouting attention. For followers of Italian football, this is the kind of psychological warfare that has long characterized the Milan-Napoli rivalry.
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