Massimiliano Allegri highlighted that star forward Paulo Dybala will not take part in Juventus’ match against Spezia and he touched on some doubts about Dusan Vlahovic.

The Bianconeri need to secure all three points tomorrow evening if they want to further consolidate their 4th place spot in the league table. The Turin side currently sit three points ahead of 5th place Atalanta, who have a game in hand. Their opponents Spezia are also hoping for a result as they look to avoid a relegation battle; they’re currently four points clear of 18th place Venezia.

Speaking in a press conference, Allegri first discussed what kind of match he expects against Spezia tomorrow.

“Spezia have won four away games, they are a team that plays and always leaves three players up front.

“They have technique, then the more you go on, the more points become heavy and the more difficult it is to win games. Tomorrow the stadium will be almost full, there will have to be a big boost from the fans too.”

The Juventus coach then commented on the condition of his squad ahead of the match, noting an injury to Dybala.

“He’ll be available tomorrow and will probably start. Regarding the injured players: Bonucci is out, we have to thank him because he played games where he wasn’t well.

“Alex Sandro is progressing well and I think I’ll have him for Villarreal, De Sciglio won’t be called up because of a knee problem he’s had for a while and we have to rest him tomorrow, Chiellini is still out, Bernardeschi is 100%.

“Dybala left yesterday’s training session early due to a pain in his flexor, he didn’t feel his leg was comfortable yet so he won’t be there tomorrow. He had a flexor problem.”

Allegri then looked back at the snatch-and-grab 1-0 victory over Fiorentina in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finals.

“In Florence we played with confidence, suffering some situations on lost balls, we could have done better technically, but in that context we interpreted the game in the best way. You always have to understand the team’s momentum and the energy available.

“When you approach the end of the season, there is no recovery time, the points weigh more, we are also behind. You have to try in any way to get to the win and the guys are doing that, without being able to take rest.”

The Juventus coach continued discussing the condition of his squad and how Dusan Vlahovic may not start tomorrow.

“We are recovering some and we also have the Under-23 boys, who are good. I’m also happy with the way I’m seeing Kean, mentally he’s calm”.

“It would be a gamble to start Federico Bernardeschi. I’m thinking of starting Vlahovic from the bench, but I’ll decide tomorrow.”

He commented on the title race this season and if Juventus have a real shot.

“The club’s thinking is to always fight for the biggest goal and we all agree. But there are numerical issues, which are the points and the league table. If Atalanta beat Toro, we’re fifth and the Scudetto quota, I repeat, is 84.”

Allegri spoke highly about Danilo, Juan Cuadrado and Adrien Rabiot.

“Danilo has already played as a centre-back, he’s an intelligent and charismatic player. Right now everyone is making themselves available, because it’s too important a moment in the season and because if you win you’re all happy.

“Cuadrado was also decisive in Florence, I think he’s doing very well. Rabiot gives substance and physicality to the midfield.”

He touched on the injuries to Paulo Dybala and the player’s future.

“If we had known we would have solved it. We’re evaluating all the things we’ve done, with the athletic directors and the doctors to understand how best to manage them. To understand what they can depend on, we’re doing it to try to understand as best we can.

“Technically, how can you discuss a player like Paulo. Then there are the contractual aspects that don’t depend on me, Paulo has been at Juventus for eight years and I think that’s indisputable.”

Finally, Allegri discussed Juventus’ links with Paul Pogba.

“On the market, talking about Pogba or something doesn’t make sense. He’s a Manchester United player and I don’t know what he’s going to do next year, we have a good relationship but at the moment it doesn’t make sense to talk about the market. We have to think about our objectives.”

2 thought on “Allegri talks Dybala injury, Vlahovic doubts and Pogba interest”
  1. “…Rabiot gives substance and physicality to the midfield.” This manager is deluded or he just wants to take the p#ss out of Journalists.

  2. Frankie

    Totally agree. Rabiot is one of the “all time worst player” in Juves history. If Juve does not solve the midfield problems, then the future is’nt bright at all.

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