Juventus Coach Max Allegri was happy with the Old Lady’s performance against Chievo but believes they should have won more comfortably.
The Serie A champions needed a 75th minute strike from Miralem Pjanic to secure a 2-1 victory over the Flying Donkeys, despite dominating possession for much of the contest.
“The boys played a good match, we had different chances,” Allegri commented post match at Stadio Bentegodi. “At the end of a month full of challenges we have got an important victory.
Juventus Coach Max Allegri was happy with the Old Lady’s performance against Chievo but believes they should have won more comfortably.
The Serie A champions needed a 75th minute strike from Miralem Pjanic to secure a 2-1 victory over the Flying Donkeys, despite dominating possession for much of the contest.
“The boys played a good match, we had different chances,” Allegri commented post match at Stadio Bentegodi. “At the end of a month full of challenges we have got an important victory.
“Today’s match could have ended with a margin of many more goals.
“Matches last for 95 minutes, we need to have the strength to go at the opponents from the first to the last minute.
“In football, one of the first things you have to do is run, as well as play well.”
Former Milan boss Allegri was then asked about comparisons with Fabio Capello’s Juve team.
“Capello’s Juventus? I vaguely remember them, I know they used to win like this. The opponents are getting tougher and tougher and you always have to think of new solutions.
“Today we had to think about Chievo, then we will think about Pescara. We need to take one step at a time, we can’t do any more.”
Finally, the Coach reserved special praise for forwards Gonzalo Higuain and Mario Mandzukic following Sunday’s win.
“Higuain did very well today, we need someone who plays between the lines and in the absence of Dybala he is doing very well.
“I asked Higuain and Mandzukic to show sacrifice and they did it well. Technically we played well and I am happy about that.”