Journalist Matteo Marani noted that Massimiliano Allegri is ‘obviously in difficulty’ as a result of Juventus’ poor form but suggested that the blame cannot lay entirely at his door.
The Bianconeri have not started the season well, losing their opening two Champions League clashes and sitting eighth in the Serie A table after drawing four of their opening six league games. Allegri’s decision to have ‘a chat’ with Corriere della Sera journalist Mario Sconcerti has not gone down well and now he’s at risk of being fined by Juventus.
Speaking to Sky Sports Italia, Marani discussed Allegri’s comments and Juventus’ poor form, noting that the Italian coach isn’t the only one responsible for the situation.
“Allegri’s comments are words addressed to a friend of a coach who’s obviously in difficulty and who tried to recount these difficulties. And in the past several great coaches spoke explicitly about their players.
“Now I see a rush to put the blame on Allegri, I have the impression that the tendency is to say it’s all his fault. He is primarily responsible, but I don’t think he is the only reason for these obvious difficulties.
“There were before him, with Pirlo, with Sarri, in his last year in Turin. Why is there this constant? We all win and lose together, from managers to coaches.”
Despite Juventus’ difficulties, it’s hard to imagine the team dismissing Allegri soon, especially considering his contract situation; the Italian coach earns around €9m per season in Turin and is tied to the club until 2025, making a dismissal expensive.