Series A
Allegri: ‘Sassuolo wasn’t a good evening for Juventus last time’
Massimiliano Allegri mirrored on Juventus’ difficulties in opposition to Sassuolo earlier this season and the significance of maintaining the strain on the prime of the desk.
The Bianconeri have been in flying type in latest weeks, successful their final 5 consecutive outings throughout Serie A and the Coppa Italia. They’ve certified for the semi-finals of the cup, the place they’ll face Lazio, and have managed to maintain up the strain on league leaders Inter.
Because of the scheduling, Juventus are enjoying the final match of the 20th spherical, which means they’re at present 5 factors behind Inter heading into their conflict with Sassuolo. The Previous Woman’s solely loss this season was to the Neroverdi again in September.
Talking in a press convention through TMW, Allegri first mentioned Juventus’ preparations forward of their conflict with Sassuolo.
“The group labored nicely as all the time, we all know the significance of tomorrow’s match. It wasn’t a superb night in opposition to Sassuolo, they’re a crew with nice technical qualities within the people and a superb collective. We have to concede little tomorrow.”
He spoke concerning the situations of Adrien Rabiot and Federico Chiesa.
“Rabiot is okay, Chiesa has additionally recovered and will probably be obtainable. Tomorrow will probably be essential, I’ll consider whether or not to let Rabiot play from the primary minute after which I must make evaluations on the again, even when Gatti is lacking.”
The Bianconeri coach touched on his plans for the assault.
“I’ve to see, Yildiz is doing nicely, Milik too, Vlahovic is doing nicely. Kean additionally had an MRI this morning and is okay and can now start a interval of regaining his match health.”
In reference to Carlo Ancelotti’s achievements at Actual Madrid, Allegri was requested what qualities are wanted to be the Juventus coach.
“It’s troublesome to speak about this. Ancelotti was good and I congratulate him. Generally I make a joke once they ask me methods to be a coach, answering I don’t know.”
He regarded forward to the approaching clashes and the way the schedule may permit Juventus to maneuver prime of the desk.
“We all know that tomorrow is a crucial match, there are nonetheless many factors left to qualify for the Champions League. Let’s play tomorrow, see what we do after which we’ll take into consideration Lecce. The thought is to go one step at a time.”
The Italian coach spoke concerning the development of Timothy Weah and the viability of beginning Chiesa alongside Kenan Yildiz.
“Weah is rising and has ample room for enchancment. Right here he acquired extra info on the defensive section. Yildiz and Chiesa can coexist however in the mean time now we have balances that have to be maintained.”
He touched on the significance of robust fan assist.
“We’re doing a superb job. The credit score goes to the boys who win the matches. We attempt to do our greatest to permit the boys to carry out in the very best situations.”
He refused to be drawn into discussing the January switch market.
“I mentioned steadiness in soccer. I’ve by no means commented on it concerning the switch market, particularly now when our precedence is enjoying matches.”
Lastly, Allegri mentioned his happiness with the Juventus squad’s work this time period.
“I like the need with which the blokes come to the camp and need to work. The primary half is over, and we’ll see what number of factors we get within the second half.”
