Max Allegri said Juventus showed “maturity” to beat Lazio and are close to a Scudetto party, but he’s unsure of Monaco tactics.
The Bianconeri extended their lead at the top to 15 points by sweeping second-placed Lazio aside 2-0.
“I am happy with what the lads did, but not just tonight, throughout the campaign,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.
Max Allegri said Juventus showed “maturity” to beat Lazio and are close to a Scudetto party, but he’s unsure of Monaco tactics.
The Bianconeri extended their lead at the top to 15 points by sweeping second-placed Lazio aside 2-0.
“I am happy with what the lads did, but not just tonight, throughout the campaign,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.
“It was an important game and we showed maturity against a Lazio side that had been playing the best football in Italy until now.
“They were also more physically fit, as they have played far fewer games than us. This is when a team needs its maturity to control the tempo and make the most of its scoring opportunities.
“Tonight it wasn’t just important to beat Lazio because they were second. Lazio are having an extraordinary campaign, as they conceded only two goals during their eight consecutive victories and had let in just 12 since they faced us last time.
“Obviously every time Lazio or Roma draw, the Scudetto finish line is reduced. I think we need two or three wins to seal it now.”
Carlos Tevez was on target again, though this week his likely move to Boca Juniors in 2016 was again in the news.
“It’s natural to feel nostalgic for home, friends and family. We all do, let alone him being on the other side of the world. Tevez is proving in the best way how focused he is on Juventus.”
Allegri moved back to a 3-5-2 for this game, but will he use this or the 4-3-1-2 against Monaco?
“I haven’t decided which system to use yet. We’ll start thinking about it tomorrow. I think when the team defends the right way – whether with three at the back or four – it becomes easier to defend and also to attack.
“We were a little hasty at times today and I think we need to do better in technical terms against Monaco. I don’t see it being much different to the first leg.
“We have players like Arturo Vidal and Roberto Pereyra who can play with certain characteristics between the lines. Paul Pogba is out, the midfielders are playing almost every game and I choose based on the match at hand.
“I used this system because I had players on the bench who’d allow me to transform the tactics if needs be.
“The more they play, the more they find that match tempo. I tried to rest Andrea Pirlo for the last 20 minutes, as he’s a key player above all on corners and free kicks.
“Vidal has improved a great deal, as he defends while running and not chasing now. I think that’s the biggest change.”