Max Allegri noted “it was important to end 2014 top of the table,” but was “astonished” by Zdenek Zeman’s Cagliari.

This 3-1 result means that even if Roma beat Milan at the weekend, they will not be able to catch the Bianconeri ahead of the Christmas break.

“I was astonished by the change of system and did not expect it,” confessed Allegri to Sky Sport Italia after Zeman scrapped his trademark 4-3-3 for a 4-4-2 tactic today.

Max Allegri noted “it was important to end 2014 top of the table,” but was “astonished” by Zdenek Zeman’s Cagliari.

This 3-1 result means that even if Roma beat Milan at the weekend, they will not be able to catch the Bianconeri ahead of the Christmas break.

“I was astonished by the change of system and did not expect it,” confessed Allegri to Sky Sport Italia after Zeman scrapped his trademark 4-3-3 for a 4-4-2 tactic today.

“Considering the difficult moment they are going through and the fact they were up against Juventus, Zeman tried to close up the spaces and go on the counter. We did well to avoid running into difficulties.

“I was angry towards the end because in modern football a game isn’t over until it’s over, especially against a Cagliari side that never gives up, so we should’ve controlled the situation better when 2-0 and 3-0 up.

“After their goal we started playing again, but we shouldn’t run risks like that. It was important to end 2014 on top of the table so that we can prepare at our best for the Super Cup.”

Juventus face Napoli in Doha, Qatar on Monday at 17.30 GMT in the Italian Super Cup, the challenge between Scudetto holders and Coppa Italia winners.

“We will play to the max without thinking about Inter after the Christmas break. I am fortunate to train a group of players that wants to win and continue amazing people.

“I have a lot of faith that this side can do well in Europe too.”

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