Max Allegri said Juventus” data-scaytid=”2″>Olympiacos-Juventus “is not decisive” in the Champions League and confirmed Arturo Vidal will start.
It kicks off in Athens on Wednesday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
“I brought 18 players, plus the goalkeepers, and they are all available,” noted the Coach in his Press conference.
Max Allegri said Olympiacos-Juventus “is not decisive” in the Champions League and confirmed Arturo Vidal will start.
It kicks off in Athens on Wednesday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
“I brought 18 players, plus the goalkeepers, and they are all available,” noted the Coach in his Press conference.
“I have several choices still to make. I can be sure of the four defenders, but that doesn’t mean I will play with four at the back, plus Tevez and Vidal.
“Arturo is doing better and the last few days training in Turin improved his fitness levels. Tomorrow I hope to see an excellent Vidal, albeit not at 100 per cent for the full 90 minutes, but hopefully in good shape.”
Among the choices Allegri is still pondering is Fernando Llorente or Alvaro Morata in attack to partner Carlos Tevez.
“Morata has a lot of quality and great potential, so I will evaluate whether he or Llorente start. Morata is really growing a great deal.”
Olympiacos already beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 in Athens, so are a dangerous proposition on home turf.
“What headline would I give to this game? Not decisive, but important. We have tomorrow in Athens, then in 15 days we meet again in Turin. We need the right performance in every sense.
“We have great respect for Olympiacos. They beat Atletico, they play good football and have a Coach who brought the Spanish mentality to Greece, so focus on possession and passing.
“It’ll be difficult for us and for them, as Champions League games are never easy. We must find a way to limit their strongest characteristics.”
Juve went out of the Champions League last season following a surprise defeat away to Galatasaray and have struggled on their European travels.
“Going forward in the Champions League is fundamental and we absolutely cannot get this wrong. The atmosphere will be fiery and the fans try to help their team, but it’s the players on the pitch who decide the result.
“We must be relaxed and determined to play a game that is strong in substance and technique.”