Juventus’ Stephan Lichtsteiner admits he prefers Massimiliano Allegri’s back four to Antonio Conte’s three-man defence.

The Bianconeri won three successive Scudetti under Conte playing in a 3-5-2 system. However, Conte left in the summer, being replaced by Allegri, who has gradually changed to a 4-3-1-2 shape.

“I prefer to play as a four,” Lichtsteiner told JTV, the club’s television channel.

Juventus’ Stephan Lichtsteiner admits he prefers Massimiliano Allegri’s back four to Antonio Conte’s three-man defence.

The Bianconeri won three successive Scudetti under Conte playing in a 3-5-2 system. However, Conte left in the summer, being replaced by Allegri, who has gradually changed to a 4-3-1-2 shape.

“I prefer to play as a four,” Lichtsteiner told JTV, the club’s television channel.

“I’ve always said that, even though I feel good in a three as well. It’s not new for me, because I played in a back four with Lazio.

“Even in the first part of Conte’s first season we played with four, it’s a bit easier for me because you play with the ball more and run less.

“You’re better protected, because there’s always someone close to you. With the 3-5-2 sometimes you can get isolated, for me it’s easier as a back four.”

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