The Bianconeri coach after the victory against Monza: “Will Vlahovic take the next penalty again? We will see…”
After the last-minute victory against Monza, Massimiliano Allegri was pleased with the result but doesn’t hide his bitterness about what happened in injury time. “It was an important win against a strong team, but our goal remains the Champions League zone,” explained the Juventus coach.
“In the first half, we did well and also had some opportunities to double the lead.” “In injury time, we made a mistake, but we reacted immediately, and the players did well to bring home this victory,” he added. “We need to improve to stay as close as possible to the top of the table.”
“We have to continue working and maintain this positivity in our environment,” continued the Bianconeri coach. “Winning is not easy. We know our limits,” he added. “And now we need to recover some out-of-form players.
Tonight, Alex Sandro did well, and then Danilo and Locatelli came on and gave us a hand. Now we have increased the advantage over the fifth place. Now we’ll rest and see what the others do,” he continued. “These are three important away points. Winning today was crucial against a team that took 6 points from us last year.”
Then, a few thoughts on the game: “We need to defend better, and improve the ball management, especially in the second half, when we are under pressure.” Danilo in midfield? “We are in emergency, and I preferred to bring him on first to guard the area in front of the defense,” he continued. “With this spirit, it’s easier to get results.“
As for Vlahovic’s performance, the Juventus coach doesn’t dwell on the penalty miss: “He fought, he is improving hin condition, and also technically he has made some progress. Will he take the next penalty? We’ll see…”
Then, regarding the Serie A title race and the season’s objective: “Napoli and Milan can also come back. The season is long, there are many games left, and all it takes is a good streak. We must continue this positive moment. These guys need to be helped and supported. They are doing important things.”
Finally, a few remarks about the future. “In November, there’s always talk about my future,” explained the Juventus coach. “The important thing is that the players do well. The crucial thing is the future of the club, not Allegri and the players. The club must plan these things.”
