Allegri: ‘Focus on Inter, Coppa’

Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri warns his players not to be distracted by the upcoming Champions League final.

The Bianconeri have reached the showpiece event in Berlin, and will play Barcelona on June 6, but the tactician warns there are still domestic commitments, such as the Coppa Italia.

“It’s true that we have great enthusiasm now,” Allegri admitted in his Press conference ahead of the Inter game.

Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri warns his players not to be distracted by the upcoming Champions League final.

The Bianconeri have reached the showpiece event in Berlin, and will play Barcelona on June 6, but the tactician warns there are still domestic commitments, such as the Coppa Italia.

“It’s true that we have great enthusiasm now,” Allegri admitted in his Press conference ahead of the Inter game.

“Making the Champions League final is a great achievement, but we mustn’t lose sight of a very important goal, the Coppa Italia, which Juventus haven’t won for 20 years.

“Tomorrow we’ll go to San Siro with almost a full squad, because only [Martin] Caceres is on the treatment table, all the others are available.

“We’ll go tonight by bus after training, and maybe I’ll give those who have played more the chance to catch their breath. [Carlos] Tevez, [Andrea] Pirlo, [Gigi] Buffon, [Patrice] Evra and [Arturo] Vidal will not be making the journey to San Siro.

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“Let’s not forget we have the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday, which is the second important objective this season.

“That said, it will be an important match tomorrow, because it always is, it’s Juventus-Inter.

“They’re playing for the Europa League, and we must go to San Siro to play a good game, from a technical point of view, and also in our intensity.

“You always have to play well at San Siro.”