Max Allegri praised Sebastian Giovinco and assured “Juventus can afford to keep Paul Pogba” after a 6-1 mauling of Verona.
The Coach spoke to Rai Sport following tonight’s Coppa Italia Round of 16 triumph in Turin, which saw Giovinco bag a brace.
“We didn’t play with a second-choice team. We are Juventus and it’s only right that we put in a performance like this,” said Allegri.
Max Allegri praised Sebastian Giovinco and assured “Juventus can afford to keep Paul Pogba” after a 6-1 mauling of Verona.
The Coach spoke to Rai Sport following tonight’s Coppa Italia Round of 16 triumph in Turin, which saw Giovinco bag a brace.
“We didn’t play with a second-choice team. We are Juventus and it’s only right that we put in a performance like this,” said Allegri.
“I am counting on these players and even if certain choices force me to leave someone out, games like this make it easy for me to pick them.”
Has Giovinco scored his last goals for Juve, considering he’ll be out of contract at the end of the season?
“His quality is certainly not a novelty. He hasn’t had much playing time because I have five strikers competing for two places. Over the course of a campaign, the players who need to be ready when called can become fundamental.
“Giovinco has never been on the market. There’s a lot of chatter, but I don’t think he wants to leave.”
Juventus will face Verona again on Sunday evening in Serie A, but Allegri warned against expecting a new 6-1 scoreline.
“It’ll be a completely different game, as Verona generally concede very little. We have to improve, as we conceded from a corner again.”
Pogba was also on target and this week agent Mino Raiola suggested Juventus couldn’t afford to resist €100m offers.
“Juventus can afford Pogba because he already plays for Juventus,” replied Allegri. “It’s only normal that all of Europe wants him, as he’s only 21 years old and immensely talented.
“We need some reinforcements to complete this squad, having lost Asamoah and Romulo for three months. If we don’t find replacements up to their standard, then it’s only right to let our youngsters develop and play.”