Max Allegri saw a pattern after Juventus lost to Borussia Dortmund. “We ended the season conceding on the counter-attack…”

The Bianconeri played their first game of the summer, while it was the seventh for the Germans, and the difference in fitness levels was evident.

Despite several excellent saves from Gigi Buffon and Norberto Neto, Juve were beaten 2-0 in St Gallen.

Max Allegri saw a pattern after Juventus lost to Borussia Dortmund. “We ended the season conceding on the counter-attack…”

The Bianconeri played their first game of the summer, while it was the seventh for the Germans, and the difference in fitness levels was evident.

Despite several excellent saves from Gigi Buffon and Norberto Neto, Juve were beaten 2-0 in St Gallen.

“We ended the season conceding two goals on the counter-attack and we start the season conceding two goals on the counter-attack,” smiled the Coach on Sky Sport Italia.

Their last game was the 3-1 Champions League Final loss to Barcelona.

“Obviously it is never pleasing to lose, but we knew that we would encounter difficulties this evening, because Borussia Dortmund are much further ahead in terms of pre-season preparation.

“We must find our balance and lost the ball too many times coming out of defence. We must get our heads back in the game and try to be more focused.

“It was a good training session, aside from the result. The important thing is that nobody got hurt as we head towards the game in Shanghai on August 8.”

That appointment is the Italian Super Cup against Lazio.

“We will find our fitness levels with time. We did some good things today and could’ve been better in controlling the ball, but we didn’t have the legs to keep up with Borussia Dortmund.”

Sami Khedira would’ve made his debut as well, but was left out after a muscular problem.

“I didn’t want to risk him, but he’s worked very well in training and will be very important this season.”

There are negotiations for Julian Draxler, while Mario Gotze is an alternative.

“We still need someone who can play between the lines,” confirmed Allegri. “We’re evaluating some options, but there’s time.

“Right now I am working with the squad at my disposal and the club did well on the market. Paulo Dybala has great technique and did good things today, as did Alvaro Morata. Mario Mandzukic didn’t get the right service.

“We want to challenge for every trophy right to the end.

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