Napoli's troubled Serie A campaign took another damaging turn on Saturday when they surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Roma at the Maradona, leaving the club ninth in the table with just 11 points from eight games. The result itself was painful enough, with Napoli twice ahead and seemingly on course for a badly needed three points, only to concede three times in the final 20 minutes. But it is what followed the final whistle that has dominated the conversation since.

Massimiliano Allegri was sent off by referee Colombo after Roma's equaliser, and his fury continued long after the final whistle. In the bowels of the Maradona, his voice carried through the walls to waiting journalists as he vented about the officials. He then made pointed remarks suggesting Roma had been favoured in securing Champions League qualification last season, a reference to events during his time at Milan. Those comments have angered Roma and could yet carry further consequences.

The performance itself exposed problems Allegri has not yet solved. Napoli have now conceded late goals in multiple matches this season, and their inability to manage games from winning positions is becoming a pattern. Injuries continue to thin the squad, with Badiashile forced off during the Roma game adding to an already stretched defensive unit.

Napoli travel to Monza on Wednesday, a fixture that now carries real urgency given the pressure building around the club.