Max Allegri has warned Juventus that ‘we’ll have to be tough and physical’ if they want to beat Napoli on Saturday.
The match kicks off at 17:00 BST tomorrow – click here for a preview.
“We’ll have to be tough and physical tomorrow and play as we know,” he said at a Press conference.
Max Allegri has warned Juventus that ‘we’ll have to be tough and physical’ if they want to beat Napoli on Saturday.
The match kicks off at 17:00 BST tomorrow – click here for a preview.
“We’ll have to be tough and physical tomorrow and play as we know,” he said at a Press conference.
"It will be a good game and one we must be ready for. The fans will have to make themselves known because we have to make up for last season’s defeat.
“For now the team are growing, both physically and mentally. These are two teams who have fought to win the League in recent years.
“Napoli are now conceding less shots on goal, while they’ve won seven and lost one of their last eight games.
“They have an important project, with important players who know each other. In terms of the table, a win is much more important for them than it is for us, but we’re still at the beginning of the season.
“Carlo had the intelligence not to destroy Sarri’s work, but he also brought over his mentality. After their defeat to Samp, he gave the Press conference of a great Coach.
“Are we both hands-on Coaches? I don’t know. There are so many things said about us. Everyone works as they deem fit. After that, they must try to win.
“I believe Ancelotti has won a lot, more than me, even if these lads have given me some trophies
“We’re similar in the way we deal with things, we come from the same coaching school and in this sense, I wish good luck to Berlusconi and Galliani, who will return to football tomorrow.
“They couldn’t stay away from it, and maybe in two years we’ll face them in a match. Many things have been said, but only winners are remembered.
“The only thing we’re interested in is going as far possible. The rest doesn’t matter, unless the regulations change now.
“This morning I looked at Ancelotti’s list of honours and at a certain point I stopped because he won too much. May it stop!
“Napoli have three points less than us, but they’ve put in some great performances. Inter are recovering and tomorrow, if they win, they’ll have recovered points on at least on one of us.
“Milan and Roma are lagging behind a bit, but this season is another challenge for us.”
Allegri was then asked about whether salaries tipped the match in the Bianconeri’s favour.
“Absolutely not, otherwise there wouldn’t be a League to compete in,” he asserted.
“Just look at what happens in Spain. Napoli are a cert in Italian football. Juventus, however, have won seven League titles and four Italian cups, as well as making two Champions League Finals.
“Winning isn’t easy, so we must always keep the voltage high. Dybala on the bench? Luckily I always have to make painful choices.
“Before it was Bernardeschi, who is in the best possible condition. I have to see who will play as we have another important game next Tuesday.
“De Sciglio and Khedira could return in Udine, Douglas Costa against Young Boys. Tomorrow, Bonucci, Chiellini, Alex Sandro, Pjanic, Matuidi and Ronaldo will all play.
“The others? Tough luck, although if you want another one – Szczesny.”