Massimiliano Allegri has explained his deviation from Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2 system, and praises Gigi Buffon.

Massimiliano Allegri has explained his deviation from Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2 system, and praises Gigi Buffon.

The Juventus” data-scaytid=”6″>Juventus Coach had initially persisted with the three at the back system which Conte employed to take the Bianconeri to three consecutive Scudetti, but recently switched to a 4-3-2-1 system for wins over Parma and Olympiacos.

“Even in the summer we experimented with a back four,” Allegri explained to Gazzetta dello Sport.

“But injuries slowed the process of change. What is the best system?

“I think two players in support of a striker is the best solution, but the boys can also play with a diamond midfield.

“I have an important quality in my squad, they’re flexible.

“The trips to Genoa, Sassuolo” data-scaytid=”15″>Sassuolo and Empoli” data-scaytid=”16″>Empoli were out worst performances and we had a back three.

“I decided after those games it was the right time to change course.”

It was announced today that Juventus Captain Gigi Buffon has signed a new deal with the club, and Allegri praised his captain.

“Who has impressed me most in this first few months at Juventus?

“[Kingsley] Coman has incredible quality and Morata has everything to become one of the best strikers in the world.

“I’ve already spoken about the youngsters, after that I’d point to Gigi Buffon.

“Despite his age [36], he has the same enthusiasm and hunger as the younger lads.”

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