Max Allegri insists Juventus “shouldn’t be disappointed” after their defeat to Sevilla. “Qualifying is what’s important.”
The Bianconeri needed a point in Spain to be sure of top spot in the Champions League group, but were beaten 1-0 and Manchester City saw off Borussia Monchengladbach 4-2.
“We did very well throughout the group stage and I saw the improvements within the team,” the Coach told Mediaset Premium.
Max Allegri insists Juventus “shouldn’t be disappointed” after their defeat to Sevilla. “Qualifying is what’s important.”
The Bianconeri needed a point in Spain to be sure of top spot in the Champions League group, but were beaten 1-0 and Manchester City saw off Borussia Monchengladbach 4-2.
“We did very well throughout the group stage and I saw the improvements within the team,” the Coach told Mediaset Premium.
“There are never easy games in the Champions League, but I consider the performance tonight to be good. If we had taken the lead, it would’ve been very different.
“We did well in the first half, but after the break we gave the ball away too often. It was not easy to come here and get a positive result, no matter what some people might think.
“Now we have to wait for the draw, but we mustn’t be disappointed. This was the most difficult group in the competition and it would’ve been great to win it, but the most important thing was qualifying.
“We’ve got a game coming up in Serie A against Fiorentina that is more important than tonight’s match.”
Alvaro Morata had a rare start and missed a couple of sitters, including one from point-blank range.
“Morata had a good game and has always scored in Europe,” insisted Allegri. “Last season he was in competition for a place with Fernando Llorente. This term he’s had some ups and downs, but he played well tonight and it’s disappointing for him that he didn’t score.
“We should’ve controlled the result and not push, as that was down to Sevilla. At the end we hit the bar with Paulo Dybala and had another great chance with Morata.”