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Allegri’s post-Cremonese press conference on players, Europa League, and Sevilla clash
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In a post-match press conference following Juventus’ 2-0 win against Cremonese, Massimiliano Allegri provided insights on players’ performances, upcoming Europa League prospects, and preparations for the highly anticipated clash against Sevilla.
When asked about Nicolo Fagioli’s recent displays, Allegri expressed his satisfaction, stating, “At this moment, he is performing well in the role I assign him. I believe that’s his current position. He had a good game.”
The press conference then shifted to discussions about Paul Pogba, who recently returned from injury but forced to go out again after only 20 minutes on the pitch.
Allegri acknowledged the psychological toll that comes with setbacks after hard-fought comebacks, stating, “I spoke with Paul, especially because suffering an injury after making so many sacrifices to come back can be challenging psychologically. Paul is strong-willed, and he will overcome this as well.”
Explaining the decision to increase Pogba’s playing time, Allegri emphasized the tactical considerations, remarking, “Today was the game where we could play more in the opponent’s half. He was playing very well, but unfortunately, he had to come off. Sooner or later, I had to give it a try.”
Allegri also commented on the team’s performance in different halves, noting, “First of all, tonight we secured a spot in the Europa League mathematically. The matches last for 95 minutes, and the fact that the team can raise the tempo in the second half shows that the team is in good physical condition.”
Regarding the upcoming clash against Sevilla, Allegri emphasized the significance of emotional preparation, saying, “Emotionally, it prepares itself. We need to be very cautious and play a technically sound game.”
In response to a query about Leandro Paredes’ potential participation in the Sevilla encounter, Allegri remained cautious, stating, “We will see about that. He finished the game a bit tired. He played an important match, and I’m pleased with what he’s doing.”
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