Allegri rules out resigning despite seven defeats in 14 games

Massimiliano Allegri has no intention of stepping down as Napoli coach, despite suffering seven defeats in 14 games in charge. After the 4-1 loss at the Estádio do Dragão against Porto, the Livorno-born tactician insisted he had no complaints about his players and called for hard work and humility.

Allegri is waiting for the international break, which follows the clash with league leaders Lazio, to get some players back. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the board remains silent: De Laurentiis's last public comment came 24 days ago, when he said he had never doubted the coach. Since then, Napoli have won two of three games but conceded 14 more goals.

Possible replacements include Thiago Motta and Igor Tudor, who have handled similar situations, and Vincenzo Montella, who wants to return to Italian football after his spell in Turkey.