“The match against Verona is dangerous; we will need to match their energy and get the result that gives value to the win against Milan.“
After a very important win against Milan, Juventus can take the Top of the table with a win against Verona, be it just for one night. “Tomorrow, it’s a dangerous game, and we must match their energy and achieve a result to give value to the victory against Milan,” explained Massimiliano Allegri. “We shouldn’t think about the first place, but focus on earning only the three points.” “The word ‘scudetto’? No one rejects it, but we must be realistic,” added the Juventus coach.
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What about the match against Verona?
“There are many challenges. Verona has started the season well and has some good players who can be very physically during the game. We need to maintain our performance consistently, or else we’ll squander what we achieved against Milan and not give value to that important victory. It’s a dangerous game with Hellas, and we need to match their energy to avoid surprises.”
Winning to return to the top of the table at least for one night?
“Returning to the top is not something we are not used to. No one wants to push back the word ‘Scudetto,’ but we must remain realistic. Our goal is to finish among the top four in the standings and return to the Champions League, and only then we’ll evaluate things at the end of the season.”
How are Vlahovic and Chiesa?
“They are all in good shape. Chiesa has returned after three weeks and had a good week of training. Vlahovic was ahead of Chiesa. I haven’t decided yet if they will start; I’ll see after the final practice session.”
Expectations for the Verona match
“Tomorrow’s game is different from the one against Sassuolo. We’ll need the support of the fans. We must respect every opponent in the same way regardless of their quality. Winning is always complicated. We shouldn’t think about the top of the table, but rather focus on getting three points and taking another step forward. It will require order, compactness, and patience.”
Reflecting on the Milan match
“It was a win that shows the team’s growth. Balance and working everyday are crucial. After the Milan victory, we experienced a week of euphoria that can be detrimental. We need to stay focused. I hope the Sassuolo experience taught us something.”
Group awareness
“Having young players mixed with experienced ones creates enthusiasm. Certain matches are more challenging to prepare for. When you have a big match ahead it’s easy, everyone is motivated but tomorrow, we have to play against a team fighting for survival that is physically strong. If we don’t compete with an equal energy, we won’t come out on top.”
McKennie against Verona
“He can be useful in a physical match. He’s doing well, and he needs to maintain this level throughout the season.”
What sets this Juventus apart from the other teams?
“We have a different squad compared to last year, with more experienced and internationally renowned players. We have young players with a strong desire to do well. We have the same goals with different groups, and we need to strive to achieve the maximum.”
Cambiasso or Kostic
“I have doubts between the two, although Iling is definitely in better shape. I’ll decide tomorrow morning.”
