Cobolli Gigli on Allegri, Thiago Motta and Juventus selling Chiesa

Former Juventus President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli believes Max Allegri will depart this summer time, eyes Thiago Motta in his place and warns Adrien Rabiot is ‘extra essential’ to the crew than Federico Chiesa.

The chief was on the helm of Juve throughout probably the most troublesome time within the membership’s historical past, the post-Calciopoli interval from 2006 to 2009, and stays near the Agnelli household empire.

With only one win within the final eight Serie A rounds and slipping down to 3rd place behind Milan, the calls are rising for Allegri to half firm with director Cristiano Giuntoli.

“Allegri is normally very relaxed and jokes with the interviewers after the match, however on Sunday he confirmed clear irritability, evidently as a consequence of outcomes not coming for the time being,” Cobolli Gigli told Calciomercato.it.

“Failing to get into the highest 4 can be each a sporting and financial catastrophe for the membership. I can’t even consider the chance Juventus gained’t qualify for the Champions League.”

The current performances and outcomes have fuelled stories Allegri is not going to stay to the tip of his contract in June 2025.

“Somebody like Giovanni Galeone, who is aware of Allegri higher than anybody, not too long ago suggested him to work overseas. This in my opinion is a sign that the rapport between Allegri and Juve just isn’t as stable because it was till not too long ago. It’s evident there may be stress inside Juventus.

“For the primary time, and I at all times had nice respect for Allegri, I feel it is extremely potential that he’ll rescind his contract and separate from Juventus. We simply hope this could occur after Juve safe Champions League qualification and that it’s a civilised, relaxed divorce.”

There are a number of candidates to take over in Turin and Cobolli Gigli actually has a favorite.

“Juve have to kind their funds out, so can’t afford to rent coaches on the similar wage as they paid Allegri, in order that guidelines out Zinedine Zidane. I’d subsequently go for a youthful coach and Thiago Motta is proving himself at Bologna. He has a contemporary imaginative and prescient of soccer and manages to get the best possible out of his gamers.

“I’ll be sincere, I might like to see him on the Juve bench if Allegri leaves. He can be the right profile to open up a brand new period. I keep in mind Raffaele Palladino when he was a Juventus participant throughout my tenure and I jokingly referred to as him Palladinho, like Ronaldinho. He’s doing distinctive issues at Monza and has a robust character.”

Cobolli Gigli additionally has recommendation for the present Juventus administrators in terms of constructing the squad, as Rabiot’s contract is because of expire on June 30 and Chiesa subsequent 12 months.

“I’m sorry to say this, however I’ve to be frank and say what I actually assume: Rabiot is extra essential for this squad than Chiesa. If I needed to sacrifice a participant for the stability sheet, it will be Chiesa.

“I say that with nice disappointment, as a result of he’s a champion with marvellous qualities, however he’s struggling to precise his potential. I additionally didn’t just like the perspective I noticed towards Genoa, when Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic – who’re nice pals – began arguing with one another. It means one thing isn’t proper.”

Vlahovic was later despatched off throughout that 0-0 draw after receiving two yellow playing cards in fast succession for dissent.

“Juve have some good gamers within the squad, however no nice champions, even when Vlahovic might turn into that if he alters his perspective. He ought to take the instance of Alessandro Del Piero, one of many biggest gamers Juventus ever had, as as soon as he didn’t even react when slapped by Cufre through the Roma sport. I invite any participant to observe the instance of Del Piero.”

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