Allegri is impressed with De Bruyne's form ahead of the start of the Serie A season

Napoli head coach Massimiliano Allegri has assessed Kevin De Bruyne's fitness ahead of the team's opening match of the new Serie A season against Genoa. The Belgian midfielder joined Napoli later than other footballers, but he has already managed to get in good shape. Allegri admitted that the newcomer's progress in such a short period was a surprise for him. The Italian specialist also emphasized the versatility of the experienced midfielder. In his opinion, football players of the highest class are able to adapt to various tactical requirements and independently find the optimal place on the field. "Strong players can play everywhere, they know how to do it and can find the best position," the Napoli coach added. It will be recalled that Allegri became the coach of Napoli at the beginning of July 2026.