Max Allegri preview Juventus ahead of the match against Sampdoria

Massimiliano Allegri spoke at a press conference on the eve of the game against Sampdoria.

What should Juventus be particularly careful of?

“The match against Sampdoria may seem approachable, but in their last matches they have always lost by a narrow margin. Tomorrow, for the first time, we could go second in the league because we have 50 points, I repeat.”

Is Pogba available again?

“Paul is available. I haven’t decided on the lineup yet. Perin and Vlahovic will play tomorrow.”

Can Danilo rest?

“I haven’t decided yet because I have to assess the recovery of Bonucci and see the conditions of Danilo and Bremer. De Sciglio and Iling will return tomorrow. Chiesa will not be available. Di Maria is on complete rest and will return on Thursday.”

Is Vlahovic fully recovered?

“Vlahovic is fully recovered. I am happy with his performance and I am very confident. Strikers are judged by goals, but he has done well in the last few matches.”

Will it be a decisive week?

“More than decisive, it will be important. The league table is made with the small teams and you can’t afford to make mistakes in these matches.”

Will young players be called up? Are young players particularly important for you right now?

“Great teams are responsible teams, but the difference is made with the small teams. Tomorrow is an important test for us. Young players have played this year. Pecorino is doing well, but he is injured. Compagnon will be added.”

Can Bonucci start as a titular player?

“Football is strange because I thought of playing him tomorrow, but he played on Thursday due to Alex Sandro’s injury. We’ll see tomorrow morning.”