Max Allegri said Juventus will “cancel out signs of arrogance” after being pegged back 2-2 by Cesena.

The Sea Horses had taken the early lead, then fought back from 2-1 down for a 2-2 result until eventually Arturo Vidal missed a penalty.

“We didn’t get into the right mood for this game. Cesena are in good shape, attack opponents and on a synthetic turf the ball moves quickly. If you are not reactive, it becomes difficult,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

Max Allegri said Juventus will “cancel out signs of arrogance” after being pegged back 2-2 by Cesena.

The Sea Horses had taken the early lead, then fought back from 2-1 down for a 2-2 result until eventually Arturo Vidal missed a penalty.

“We didn’t get into the right mood for this game. Cesena are in good shape, attack opponents and on a synthetic turf the ball moves quickly. If you are not reactive, it becomes difficult,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

“We weren’t quick enough to react and get the ball. Cesena won many challenges and that says a lot about the game.

“After a while we tried to control rather than seek the third goal, then when we had the chance we missed the penalty.”

Roma were held 0-0 by Parma this afternoon, so Juve had the opportunity to go nine points clear at the top.

“It was a bad performance, it’s a pity because this would’ve been an important step towards the Scudetto. Our advantage remains unchanged.

“On the one hand these are painful results, but on the other they get our feet back on the ground to cancel out any signs of arrogance.”

Vidal pulled a late spot-kick off target and it’s not the first big penalty the Chilean has missed this season.

“The penalty didn’t have anything to do with Vidal’s performance, as in the first half he was perhaps the best man on the pitch and ran so hard, chasing everyone down.

“Of course scoring a goal would be a psychological boost, but he’s improving physically anyway and played well. Unfortunately, penalties can be missed. This stadium doesn’t bring me luck,” smiled Allegri referring to a spot-kick missed here by Zlatan Ibrahimovic for Milan.

“Llorente and Morata did pretty well, it was their first whole game together and we needed strikers like this because there were a lot of crosses into the box.

“Above all we need to reflect on our attitude in this game. It’s a pity, as we could’ve extended our advantage, but today proved for us and Roma that everyone must respect Serie A opponents, as games are won on the pitch, not on paper.”

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