Max Allegri clearly expressed his vision before the match between Turin and Juventus, underlining two fundamental points: the Juventus team is not "dead" as some talk about it and attention must focus on working in silence. In the press conference, the coach recalled his personal bond with the Turin club, having spent half of his career in Serie A with the Nerazzurri and having a son who still lives in Turin. Allegri defined the match as "a good challenge, a direct clash between two teams who are currently at the rear in the standings".
As for Juventus, Allegri highlighted the need to improve ball management in both phases of the game, focusing on clarity and balance. He cited the victory in Monza as an example of a positive performance, but reiterated that the team must remain focused and work to recover their position in the standings, especially against opponents ready to fight for the top four. He also specified that, although Juve has been described as "dead" by some media, the coach is convinced of their strength, thanks to a good coach and the ability to come together in difficult moments.
The match against Napoli was treated with the same seriousness, but Allegri avoided reducing the importance of the match to a single match. He reminded fans that the championship doesn't end tomorrow night and pointed to defense as an area for improvement. The long-term goal remains to get into the top four, maintain their position in the Italian Cup and get through the Champions League, rather than focusing only on the result of a single match.
As for the squad, Allegri outlined the choices on the pitch: Rrahmani is fit and can play, otherwise you can opt for Beukema or Marianucci. Anguissa is still under influence, while Hojlund is ready to make his contribution despite the difficulty of finishing goals. Lobotka, after six weeks of recovery, is back on the pitch, and Gilmour, De Bruyne or other central defenders can be inserted depending on tactical needs. Allegri also mentioned the possibility of playing with two centre-backs, removing the intermediate midfield, to adapt to the circumstances.
Finally, the coach reflected on the spectacular nature of Serie A, where more goals are scored and the defense seems to receive less attention. He said that although there is an increase in attacking play, points remain key and that, in March, when rivalries for the Scudetto, the Champions League and relegation intensify, the numbers will return to finding their balance. Allegri concludes, therefore, with an invitation to patience and concentration, underlining that continuous work is the key to achieving long-term objectives.