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Massimiliano Allegri wants more from Noa Lang before Napoli face Fiorentina

Napoli travel to face Fiorentina this weekend while Massimiliano Allegri demands improvement from winger Noa Lang.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 19 September 2026

Massimiliano Allegri has publicly challenged Noa Lang to step up his performances for Napoli ahead of their upcoming match against Fiorentina. The winger recently returned from a disciplinary absence during a narrow victory against Bologna. That win stopped a worrying run of three straight losses across all competitions. Lang has not recorded a single goal or assist since joining the squad.

Squad updates and player focus

Allegri admits he is still weighing up his starting lineup for the weekend. The manager insists that every available player must maintain the right spirit while filling in for missing teammates. Meanwhile, Fiorentina enter this fixture after thrashing Venezia four to two. Real Madrid loanee Franco Mastantuono scored a brilliant hat trick in that match and remains a major threat for the hosts.

Key tactical figures

Napoli rely heavily on the creativity of Kevin De Bruyne in the midfield. The Belgian playmaker has already created ten chances for his teammates in the league this season. His ability to unlock defenses makes him a crucial weapon for the visitors. Fiorentina struggle defensively against this opponent, having conceded at least two goals in each of their last five league matches against them.

Historical trends

Recent history heavily favors the away side in this fixture. Napoli have won their last four league meetings against Fiorentina by a combined score of ten to three. Furthermore, Fiorentina have only won one of their last seventeen home matches against this opponent. Allegri also boasts an exceptional personal record, having lost just one of his last twelve league games against Fiorentina.

Betting market reaction

Bookmakers currently price Napoli as favorites to secure all three points at the stadium. The visitors hold a win probability of forty two percent according to recent data models. Fiorentina sit as underdogs with a thirty percent chance of victory, while the draw is priced around twenty seven percent. Punters looking at the match markets might lean toward the visiting side given their historical dominance in this fixture.