Manna: Napoli will be ready in January, but spending was not well targeted

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna said he has clear ideas for improving, fixing and completing Max Allegri's squad in January. Manna also admitted that the money may not have been well spent last season.

Napoli are struggling in both Serie A and the Champions League. While calls for Allegri's dismissal continue, club president Aurelio De Laurentiis is reported to be determined to keep the coach. The injury crisis is also noted to have seriously affected the team.

Manna said the club took a prudent approach over the summer. He said the club has never held back on investment, but must comply with certain financial rules. He noted that other transfers were also blocked because some deals got stuck. It was reported that Lorenzo Lucca and Noa Lang have failed to meet expectations after their big transfers, so their departure from the team is considered very likely.

Manna was encouraged by the energy Napoli showed in the second half of their 1-1 draw with Lazio. Saying the situation could improve once the injured players return, Manna stated that the team will work to get out of its current situation. There are also reports that Napoli are monitoring Torino forward Alessio Cacciamani. It is recalled that Roma were also interested in the player over the summer.