Allegri: Napoli has its limits, these mistakes are costing us matches

Napoli lost 4-1 to Porto at the Estadio do Dragao, which has largely put their Champions League hopes in serious jeopardy. The visitors took the field without ten players due to injuries and suspensions. Only three outfield players were on the bench.

Napoli ended the first half 1-1. Scott McTominay replied to Jan Bednarek's unmarked header. But in the last 20 minutes the team fell apart. Gabriel Veiga's goal from a counterattack, Jakub Kiwior's header after a corner, and Samu's penalty following a foul by Rafa Marin, which led to a red card, changed the course of the match.

Allegri told Sky Sport Italia after the match that the team had performed well until the 70th minute. The coach, criticizing the errors on set pieces, said fatigue had also played a role. Allegri said such mistakes are easily made by tired players. Napoli have started to fall behind in Serie A and in Europe. The team losing three of their first four Champions League matches has put Allegri under pressure.

Allegri said he views the Lazio match on Sunday as a cup final. He said he hopes to use the break to help the players recover.