Max Allegri wants Juventus to “go for it” against Atletico Madrid, but was “angry” at wasteful finishing in Malmo.
Max Allegri wants Juventus to “go for it” against Atletico Madrid, but was “angry” at wasteful finishing in Malmo.
The Bianconeri had lost five of their previous six away games in the Champions League, but won 2-0 in Sweden this evening.
“Qualification and first place are still up for grabs. It won’t be a simple game, but we can win the group and have to go for it,” he told Sport Mediaset.
“I think the team had a good performance. We struggled a little in the first half, as they were pressing us and we couldn’t really pass the ball to feet on that pitch. We had to stay tight and occasionally conceded a counter.
“After the break we played better and Malmo fell away. We just had to finish off the game, which eventually we did.”
Allegri was spotted on the touchline raging, kicking water bottles and screaming at his players.
“I was above all angry in the second half that we didn’t score another goal after Llorente’s opener and it was still open after three really clear chances.
“We ran the risk of conceding from a ricochet or a cross into the box. It happened to us in Madrid and Greece, so when we have the chances to score, we have got to take them.”
A point against Atletico Madrid in Turin would be enough to qualify, but a victory by two clear goals would allow Juve to win the group.
“You approach it trying to win with two clear goals, as topping the group would give us a better draw for the next round. If we have to meet a group winner in the next phase, it’ll be more difficult.”