Not only the tactics: Cioffi must also fix the discontented

Looking at the San Siro challenge, the coach asked the team to make a square referring to Deulofeu’s words after the change

UDINE. You want to explain the tactics and to underline the importance of team cohesion to be maintained both on and off the pitch, if there is someone who at the time of the substitution comes out shaking his head, in clear disapproval for that change considered unfair.

It happened on Sunday three times against Lazio, and the very fact that Brandon Soppy, Tolgay Arslan and Gerard Deulofeu were all three “surprised” by the choice that concerned them, in the heart of the second half, led Gabriele Cioffi to face the question before it could become a problem, especially with such a demanding away match at the gates like Friday’s at San Siro with Milan.

SPEECH

This is why on Monday, during the session, the coach added a side note to the program he had drawn up, and speaking to the team he then focused on the importance of “making a square” beyond personal complaints. Cioffi addressed everyone, without distinction, without giving names and surnames, but knowing full well that those lolling heads when leaving the field have seen them all, and even the fans who have wondered if the Juventus group are not liked them. really as united as it should be, with a salvation still to be conquered.

A legitimate doubt, then fueled by the words of Deulofeu after the game that seemed like fuel on the fire (“I’m a little angry about the change and the lack of victory, I wanted to score a double”) and to which Cioffi responded in kind, noting the importance of education and respect, as the basis of all behavior: “I’ve never seen a substituted player be happy, but the important thing is that Gerard came out in a respectful and polite manner, because we rely on him.”

DISCONTINUED

Well then that Cioffi has addressed the question in person after the public response on TV, a reply that was also intended to be a warning for Soppy and Arslan, replaced as a couple at 62 ‘, and not at all convinced, but who yesterday then found encouragement. personnel of the technician during the session. In short, Cioffi used carrot and stick with the discontented, including that Deulofeu who last week had defined “easy to manage” in an interview, but who, on closer inspection, is a bit nervous, as demonstrated also in Verona, silencing Nacho Pussetto in a long-distance dispute after an argument with Tudor.

And to say that the Catalan, in a recent interview with Panenka.org, said he was mature and ambitious: «I still have a lot to do, I want to climb. I know that the best years are coming because I have changed, because now I am a much more mature person. I know exactly what my coaches want from me and I know perfectly well how I have to help my teammates ».

TOWARDS MILAN

Having settled the matter, yesterday Cioffi directed the first tactical moves towards Milan, finding in the group a very brilliant Destiny Udogie, permanently tested in his office as a fifth on the left. Today the coach will sum up and in all probability he will make it clear that the eleven will take the field from the first minute at the Meazza. Bram Nuytinck will not be among them, even yesterday apart due to knee tendonitis.

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