Former left back Patrice Evra called on Juventus fans to stand by the club amid their off-pitch issues and 15-point deduction.
Andrea Agnelli and the Bianconeri board of directors unexpectedly resigned back in November as a result of the Prisma investigation and documents from that were used in the FIGC court to hand the club a 15-point penalty, which can still be appealed to CONI’s Collegio di Garanzia.
The situation has thrown Juventus into chaos, seeing them plummet down the Serie A table just after they’d starting to find their footing under Massimiliano Allegri this season.
Speaking on his Instagram page, wearing a Juventus shirt, Evra discussed the situation at the Old Lady and implored fans to stick by the club in this difficult time.
“Good morning to all my dear Juventini, to the real hunchbacks because you have to be a real hunchback right now. I don’t need Juventus, as I’ve always said, I love Juventus, that’s the difference.
“It’s a difficult moment, we’ve been penalised 15 points, it’s not the first time and it hurts, but whose fault is it? I’m not here to spit on anyone, it’s always our fault.
“I only ask one thing of all the players and managers, and that is to respect this shirt, but above all to give everything. I remember when you sang: ‘We want 11’. Don’t make me come back… Let’s talk seriously.
“These people are enjoying it, why? Because for how many years have we done badly? And it’s not as if we stole on the pitch, no. We ate them all, nine Scudetti in a row…. So enjoy that you’re first in the table, but the Old Lady never dies, she’s hurt, but when she comes back don’t come crying.
“And they will return because history never dies. So, I ask all true hunchbacks to stand behind this Juve because it’s easy to love it when everything is going well…. No, we need everyone now.
“So forza Juve, fino alla fine. I love this Old Lady! Yes, I’m crazy as hell. Sorry I didn’t make this video earlier, but I don’t like to jump on things. When it’s quieter, your heart speaks.
“I could have put a picture, but no, I said what my heart says. I have never forgotten you and I will never forget you, that is the important thing.”
Evra spent two and a half years with Juventus from July 2014 to January 2017. During that time, he scored three goals and provided seven assists across 82 appearances, helping the side win three Scudetti and two Coppa Italia.