As we all know, football managers who are enduring tough times generally resort to alibis to justify the disappointing results. After all, talking to the press is an obligation that they can’t avoid, and with the fans and the hierarchy paying attention to every word, these statements could have direct consequences on the coach’s job
In recent weeks, Max Allegri tried to belittle Juve’s poor showings by blaming it on the large list of injuries – with Federico Chiesa and Paul Pogba being the most significant absentees.
The Livorno native suggested that removing five starters from their domestic rivals (including Milan) would have the same consequences.
Ironically, the Rossoneri took the field last evening while missing several key players. Stefano Pioli was without his first choice goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The backline was also depleted in the absence of Davide Calabria and his natural backup Alessandro Florenzi, as well as veteran defender Simon Kjaer.
Milan were also without their two right wingers Alexis Saelemaekers and Junior Messias, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic remains on the treatment table until 2023.
Yet, the hosts still outplayed the Bianconeri with ease, forcing Allegri to eat his words. The reporters naturally asked him to comment on the matter, and he had very little to say this time, as explained by JuventusNews24,
“When you lose you have to keep quiet. Technically, I think Juve played a good match,” claimed the under-fire Juventus boss.
Takeaways from Juve’s fatigue loss against Milan:
1) Bonucci won’t stay captain for long. Given his display against Milan, it’s evident that he’s not world-class anymore, just lucky.
2) Juventus have to leave Cuadrado alone with his contract. He is utterly useless.
3) Moise Kean and Adrien Rabiot have got it all to become one of the bests. The distance between their redemption and deterioration is Juventini’s support.
4) Vlahovic has to step up his game immediately. He is frickin’ isolated all the time.
5) Miretti is not ready yet.
6) Danilo or Szczęsny could have made a magnificent captain.
7) Juve has to act upon bringing Grimaldo in January, not July.
8) Sacking Allegri seems like the only option for Juve to get the best out of Vlahovic. He seems unreliable on him.
9) Milan are the best Italian club because of Leao and Theo
Fatigue loss? Didn’t Milan just have a ton of injuries and a tougher UCL opponent? And still out perform Juve. Fatigue is not an excuse. Especially when our last two opponents were bologna and maccabi (minnows on their best days)
People need to realize what Vlahovic is. He’s a poacher. He isn’t a complete striker. He has a godawful first touch. Just watch any game and compare his first touch to milik. Miles different. Also Vlahovic’s holdup play is also awful and he rarely stays on his feet. Yet we keep playing like he’s good at these things. This is why he isn’t delivering. Because he’s being used incorrectly. He’s 20 yards away from where he should be and being asked to score from there. No pace. No ball skills. He costs more than haaland. I’m sorry but that is a fact. Bremer shut him down last season. Why? Because Bremer is physical. Vlahovic looks like he should be physical, but he really isn’t. Goes down very easily and looks for the ref and complains when he doesn’t get the call.
Considering his price, Vlahovic should have produced twice as much. He is overrated. Plus he does not bring good luck, quite the opposite of what happen to Dybala right now..everyone should be able to see this fact.. Therefore if any suitor should ask we should also be prepared to name hia price tag..PSG and Arsenal are keen to have him.. Moise Kean would score as many…and he has the potential. With Di Maria playing, I do not think Kean will be quiet.
Juve is paying 4 the treatment of Dabyla, I told you so no matter who they buy, it is coming in their ASS