Max Allegri says Juventus must have no 'Messi anxiety' ahead of the game against Barcelona.

The Bianconeri play their last Serie A game against Verona tomorrow, but predictably most attention is being diverted to the upcoming Champions League final on June 6.

“I think it's normal that we should be enthusiastic,” he said in today's Press conference. “It's unlikely that a season like this one is going to be repeated, because we played on three different fronts and went all the way in all of them.

Max Allegri says Juventus must have no 'Messi anxiety' ahead of the game against Barcelona.

The Bianconeri play their last Serie A game against Verona tomorrow, but predictably most attention is being diverted to the upcoming Champions League final on June 6.

“I think it's normal that we should be enthusiastic,” he said in today's Press conference. “It's unlikely that a season like this one is going to be repeated, because we played on three different fronts and went all the way in all of them.

“We won two of them, now let's see what happens on Saturday. The team could have done no more.

“A final is a final and our problems become secondary.

“We have no advantages here, but we must be conscious of having a real chance against a great team, and we must hope for a touch of luck to favour the underdog, as is often the case in Champions League finals.

“We must have no 'Messi-anxiety', or for that matter any 'Neymar-anxiety'. I don't get why we should.

“They're fabulous players. When you take part in these games it's a given that you'll face world-class adversaries, but this shouldn't be a source of anxiety.

“Besides, if we made it to the final it means we have as many qualities and characteristics as those who are before us.

“We know they have some important players upfront as well as in the midfield, where [Andrés] Iniesta is an extraordinary player.

“But we must stay calm and play with enthusiasm, or we could compromise our chances of winning the cup.

“This week must be approached like any other. The potential prize is on a different level, but we must avoid thinking about the final 24 hours a day or we'll burn mental energy.

“It's such an extraordinary event, and it's so wonderful to be playing it, that our enthusiasm and adrenaline must absolutely not turn into anxiety.

“At the end of the day it's a football game, and to play it you need serenity."

The 47-year-old was also asked whether he'd rest Carlos Tevez, who could potentially be one of the key men against the Blaugrana.

“He'll play tomorrow because he wasn't able to last Saturday [against Napoli] and we must give him the chance to reach [top goalscorer Luca] Toni.

“I think both of them deserve to be top goalscorer. Toni deserves a special mention because I don't think anyone can do what he did, and with such professionalism, at the age of 38.

“Juventus and Barcelona have different characteristics. We have some important qualities and Barcelona have others.

“We'll have to do what we did against Real Madrid, perhaps more so.

“We've got to be good because it's a one-time match and there will be no second leg.

“But right now I think there's no point in talking about Barcelona. We'll think about them starting from Monday.

“On Sunday, after tomorrow's game, I'll give the lads a rest and then we'll have a training session on Monday, perhaps with open doors.

“Then it's going to be an easy ride until Berlin.

“The FIFA scandal? We must wait before passing judgment. But these are matters that don't concern me, because I must be competent in other fields. I'm a man of the pitch.

“Paulo Dybala? He's an important player. He has the potential to become a great champion because he's only 21-years-old.

“He had a significant season with Palermo, so I like him. No, we haven't spoken yet.”

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