TOWARDS JUVENTUS-SALERNITANA
The words of the Juventus coach on the eve of the match against the Campania team which could provide the points necessary for a place in the Champions League
11 mag 2024
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Beat the already relegated Salernitana to win the pass to the next Champions League, a declared seasonal objective for the Juventus. Massimiliano Allegri he is focused on what to do and despite an Italian Cup final on the horizon, he wants the Bianconeri to stay on track after a return round of 14 points in 14 games: “We could and should have done more. But now we have to think to beat Salernitana and achieve the objective, which was not a given. Then we will think about the Italian Cup final.” If the coach did not reveal his future while thanking the fans for their support in recent days, he warned about the match at the Allegri Stadium: “Chiesa and Yildiz are not doing very well, I will decide the lineup at the last minute. Djalò could play.”
ALLEGRI’S WORDS IN THE CONFERENCE
Between the championship and the Italian Cup there are four important days…
We are approaching the match well, the important thing is to try to close the first goal and then prepare better for the match against Atalanta in the final.
Is there a risk of less commitment ahead of the final?
The most important match is always the closest one. We cannot snub Salernitana, it would be a lack of respect. Matches must be won on the pitch and attention will be needed because the Granata have fast players who want to stand out, like against Atalanta. They will look for a backlash.
Is there any rotation among the owners?
I’ll field the best formation, hoping it’s the one I put down at the start. Once we enter the Champions League, we will think about Atalanta and the Italian Cup. De Sciglio, Alex Sandro and Danilo are out and of these, at least two can recover for Atalanta. Chiesa and Yildiz have had half a virus and are not at their best, I will evaluate at the last minute. Based on how the two of them are doing I will decide the lineup.
Are attackers a problem?
Absolutely not. Chiesa is growing and finding a better physical condition. Vlahovic has scored many goals, the numbers speak for themselves and he can always determine the match. Apart from the aforementioned ailments, the others are all fine.
How did you explain the ups and downs this season?
Everyone makes mistakes, I’m the first. Now let’s think one game at a time and at the end of the season we will make an evaluation with the staff. It was certainly an anomalous season because we didn’t play the Champions League.
What do you think of the fans who showed up in support of him?
I’m pleased, but the important thing is that they are with the boys, especially with Salernitana because it’s important for Juventus who must return to playing in the Champions League, and it wasn’t a given.
Why have you only collected two victories in the last period?
There are many patterns and many combinations. We could and should have done better.
Is Juventus fresher at the end of the season?
I have always preferred to play every three days, tiredness can be managed. We started with two objectives: entering the Champions League and the final of the Italian Cup. Now let’s face it one step at a time with clarity, coolness and serenity. It will be tough.
Can experiments be done?
At the moment the most important match is Salernitana. Djalò is better, he could also play since I have four defenders out. I will evaluate.
How did the day go with the future coaches of the UEFA Pro course?
There is an exchange of ideas, experiences are told in front of younger kids. Some will take this path, others like to know things.
A comment on Sacchi’s words?
Arrigo was important for football, we should ask him for his meaning. They are words that leave the time they find.