Max Allegri reveals he made his tactical decisions for Manchester City “two days ago,” as Juventus qualify for the next round.

Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal after 18 minutes in Turin this evening, sending the Bianconeri top of the group.

Now a draw in Sevilla will be enough to ensure Juve go through as group winners ahead of City.

Max Allegri reveals he made his tactical decisions for Manchester City “two days ago,” as Juventus qualify for the next round.

Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal after 18 minutes in Turin this evening, sending the Bianconeri top of the group.

Now a draw in Sevilla will be enough to ensure Juve go through as group winners ahead of City.

“I am very happy with the performance. The lads did well and it not easy to qualify with a game to spare from such a tough group,” Allegri told Mediaset Premium.

“Keeping a clean sheet was an important element too. The credit goes to the team who played well against a side of great quality.

“We must do better, as we have to put together consistent growth and learn how to control the various moments of the match, as we still have a lot of young and inexperienced players. Winning must become normal again.”

Allegri shocked many by dropping Alvaro Morata and Juan Cuadrado in favour of Mandzukic and Stephan Lichtsteiner, while Alex Sandro was man of the match in a 3-5-2 system.

“The decision to use Mandzukic in place of Morata was made two days ago. I needed Morata more for what he could give in the second half when City were getting tired.

“Alex Sandro did very well this evening and he is an excellent signing. Players like him need to be allowed to settle in, as nobody is ready to give their best in a new environment straight away. He did well in attack and defence, while Patrice Evra guaranteed experience in a delicate moment of the match.

“Paulo Dybala is learning more and more to connect with the midfield and become a support striker. On the other hand, Morata is learning more how to be a genuine centre-forward.”

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