Max Allegri reveals Alvaro Morata could start for Juventus against an Atletico Madrid side “reflects Diego Simeone’s character.”
Max Allegri reveals Alvaro Morata could start for Juventus against an Atletico Madrid side “reflects Diego Simeone’s character.”
The Bianconeri boss spoke at a Press conference ahead of tomorrow night’s Champions League clash at the Vicente Calderon.
“We must put in a great performance and try to come home with a positive result. It’s going to be a difficult game, as Atletico Madrid make sporting aggression and set plays their biggest strengths.
“I expect it to be a very technical match. This team reflects Simeone’s character with incredible mental strength, unity and pressing for 95 minutes.
“Let’s not forget Simeone led this team to victory in La Liga, losing the Champions League Final by just one minute.”
Curiously, Allegri was supposed to face Atletico Madrid in February, but Milan fired him before the games could be played and so Clarence Seedorf was on the bench.
“The draw has given me the opportunity to take on Atletico Madrid after all,” smiled the Coach.
Andrea Pirlo, Andrea Barzagli and Romulo are out of action, but Allegri is keeping fans guessing on who will partner Carlos Tevez.
“I will decide between Llorente and Morata in attack. Morata did well coming off the bench on Saturday against Atalanta, scored his first goal and I was very happy with that.
“Caceres could come back into the line-up. This will be a particularly good test for our defenders against very physical strikers like Mandzukic.”
Allegri was asked what his target was in this Champions League season, but would not be drawn into making statements.
“We should not set ourselves objectives, but simply do our best. The absolute minimum is to get through to the next round, then we’ll see how far we can go.”