Max Allegri was above all content with a clean sheet after Juventus beat Verona 4-0 to go five points clear.

“The credit goes to the lads, as for the fourth year running they are top of the table and attempting an extraordinary achievement,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.

“It was not an easy game tonight just days after beating Verona 6-1 in the Coppa Italia and indeed at one point we fell asleep, risking with three or four counter-attacks.

Max Allegri was above all content with a clean sheet after Juventus beat Verona 4-0 to go five points clear.

“The credit goes to the lads, as for the fourth year running they are top of the table and attempting an extraordinary achievement,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.

“It was not an easy game tonight just days after beating Verona 6-1 in the Coppa Italia and indeed at one point we fell asleep, risking with three or four counter-attacks.

“Nonetheless, the team showed great spirit and the real positive from the night is that we kept a clean sheet, as I had been angry at the number of goals we were conceding. We saw a clean sheet as another objective for the game.

“I am very happy with the team, but I still see how much more we can do in future, as when we all move together to cover the spaces it becomes difficult for opponents. There are still moments when we fall asleep and run too many risks in defence.”

This is the midway stage of the Serie A season and Juventus are five points clear of Roma, but Allegri isn’t getting ahead of himself.

“So far this season we’re top of the table, through to the next round of the Champions League and Coppa Italia. The only setback was the defeat on penalties in the Super Cup.

“There’s a long way to go and we will certainly run into difficulties. Let’s not forget when we had a series of draws people acted as if everything was collapsing, but a season is bound to have highs and lows.

“We are in good physical shape at the moment and that will be the most important element in the second half of the season, especially as the fixture list gets packed.”

Alvaro Morata was given a rare start alongside Carlos Tevez.

“In my view Morata has extraordinary technique. He arrived from a huge club like Real Madrid, but didn’t play much there, so this is a very different season for him.

“Usually he plays for the goal, but tonight we saw him play to create chances for others too. He needs to be a little less frenetic and also realise that he has to be in a game for over 90 minutes.”

Allegri also had advice for Paul Pogba, who was on target again this evening.

“We treat Pogba like a veteran, but he’s still very young. I often tell him to understand which zone of the field he can do certain things, as occasionally he goes a bit over the top. Tonight he played a great game.

“In order to win the Ballon d’Or you tend to need the Champions League or a major international trophy. He certainly has what it takes to achieve that.”

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