Allegri did not lead Napoli training after Venezia loss and faces increasing risk of sack

Massimiliano Allegri, the head coach of Napoli, did not lead the team's training session on Sunday following their 1-0 loss to Venezia in a Serie A match. Allegri's absence was attributed to illness, but reports suggest that the coach is facing mounting pressure to improve Napoli's performance.

Napoli's recent form has been poor, with the team already suffering five defeats from their first nine matches across all competitions. This is the worst start to a Napoli season in 17 years. The coach's record stands at three wins, one draw, and three defeats in Serie A, leaving Napoli nine points behind leaders Inter Milan.

Napoli's challenging schedule ahead includes a Champions League game against Bodo Glimt on Tuesday, followed by a crucial Serie A match against Roma on Saturday. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that a turnaround in results is now 'urgent' and that Allegri's future as head coach of Napoli is 'at risk' without a positive result from the next two games. Allegri's health issues have added another layer of concern to the team's already precarious situation.