Massimiliano Allegri was pleased that Juventus “showed great respect for Pescara” and insists Tuesday’s showdown is “more important for Sevilla.”
The Bianconeri made relatively short work of tonight’s Serie A fixture, winning 3-0 with Sami Khedira, Mario Mandzukic and Hernanes goals.
Massimiliano Allegri was pleased that Juventus “showed great respect for Pescara” and insists Tuesday’s showdown is “more important for Sevilla.”
The Bianconeri made relatively short work of tonight’s Serie A fixture, winning 3-0 with Sami Khedira, Mario Mandzukic and Hernanes goals.
“We mustn’t be hasty with the ball, because that risks counter-attacks, and when 3-0 up need to control the situation better to preserve energy,” he told Sky Sport Italia.
Allegri rotated the squad to rest several top players ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League showdown with Sevilla, but tried to dial back the pressure.
“I maintain the match is more important for Sevilla than for us. If we don’t beat Dinamo Zagreb at home in our final group game, then we don’t deserve to be in the Champions League.
“Gigi Buffon just got back from international duty, Miralem Pjanic had a bruised foot and I preferred to rest him. I always say you win the title via games like this, bringing home important points. I am above all happy we kept a clean sheet.
“It’s satisfying for Hernanes, as he is a fine professional, a good guy and always puts in a decent performance. He needs confidence, as do all players.
“The team showed humility and great respect for Pescara this evening. It was not an easy game, because they were pressing high and were tactically organised.
“I thought Gonzalo Higuain had a great performance, as he sacrificed himself for the team and worked very hard. These three points are worth the same as three points against Napoli or the three points against Milan that we didn’t get…
“Let’s not talk about breaking away at the top, because Roma and Milan still need to play tomorrow.”