Max Allegri won’t be on the touchline when Juventus play Roma today, but warns Jose Mourinho ‘gives his best in games like this.’
It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 17.30 GMT, you can follow the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the LIVEBLOG.
The Bianconeri coach sits out a touchline ban for insulting the referee, so he spoke to DAZN several hours earlier.
“Regardless of the players missing, this team needs to be ready for a high-profile match,” said Allegri.
“We need a great performance, as Roma will be eager to make up for their last game. It’s going to be a difficult and very physical match.”
The Giallorossi announced today that another player has tested positive for COVID-19, and while he was not named, it is rumoured to be Nicolò Zaniolo.
“Roma have a lot of individual talents and a great coach. Mourinho gives his best in games like this. Absentees don’t matter, all that matters is that whoever steps onto the pitch proves we are a great team.”