Juventus boss Max Allegri confirms he was in talks with Lazio and the Coppa Italia Final has “the same importance as the Champions League.”
The Bianconeri have already secured the Scudetto and take the next step in their Treble attempt tomorrow night before facing Barcelona in the Champions League Final on June 6.
“It will certainly be a different game to playing Lazio in Serie A because this is a Final. It’s a one-off match and there is a trophy at stake,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
Juventus boss Max Allegri confirms he was in talks with Lazio and the Coppa Italia Final has “the same importance as the Champions League.”
The Bianconeri have already secured the Scudetto and take the next step in their Treble attempt tomorrow night before facing Barcelona in the Champions League Final on June 6.
“It will certainly be a different game to playing Lazio in Serie A because this is a Final. It’s a one-off match and there is a trophy at stake,” said the Coach in his Press conference.
“This is going to be a more balanced tie and it will not necessarily be resolved in 90 minutes. The Coppa raises the tension levels and it would be an extraordinary result to win, especially as Juve haven’t won it for a decade and it would be their 10th trophy.
“It would also allow us to prepare for the Champions League Final with even more enthusiasm. I see the Coppa Italia Final having the same importance as the Champions League.”
Lazio have been the breakout team of the year in Italy, fighting for second place and in the Coppa Italia Final.
“Stefano Pioli has done very well and deserves a lot of credit. It’s true I met with Lazio President Claudio Lotito, but then he made other choices.”
Andrea Pirlo seemed sluggish in the 1-1 Champions League draw with Real Madrid, so will be he rested to preserve his fitness levels?
“Pirlo will play tomorrow. I think from here until June 6 we have tomorrow’s game, Napoli and the last with Verona, so it’s not as if we need to rest the whole time leading up to the Final.
“Players need to train and reach June 6 in optimal condition. Anyway, we’ll think about that after the Coppa Final.”
Allegri was asked what animal would best describe his Juventus side. “A zebra seems too obvious, so I’ll say a tiger.”