La Gazzetta dello Sport hits out at Massimiliano Allegri, saying that his Juventus side ‘defend like a small team’ and adding that the Bianconeri looked confused against Fiorentina.
The Bianconeri have earned nine points in the opening five Serie A games following a 1-1 stalemate against Fiorentina on Saturday.
The Tuscans ended the game with 60% ball possession, while the Bianconeri didn’t register a single shot on target in the second half.
Fans have criticised Allegri on social media, but Italian sports papers are not so harsh on the Italian tactician.
The only exception is La Gazzetta dello Sport, which rated the Tuscan tactician 5/10.
“Juventus sat deep like a small team. Is it why they don’t know how to attack or because it’s a request from the boss?” asked Fabio Licari.
“It would be interesting to know. Lots of doubts and a lot of confusion. He [Allegri] ended the game with five defenders.”
Tuttosport rated Allegri 6/10, praising Juventus’ approach and highlighting that the Old Lady could have scored the second goal with Weston McKennie.
However, even the Turin-based paper criticised the Bianconeri for a second half where they didn’t even produce a shot on target.
“Allegri’s Juventus still doesn’t exist,” added Il Corriere dello Sport, rating the Italian tactician 5.5/10.