Daniele Rugani reveals ‘Max Allegri told me to be more aggressive’ and targets ‘staying at Juventus for as long as possible.’
The centre-back arrived from Empoli last summer and has made 16 Serie A appearances during his debut season.
“To stay in the Juventus group you need to always be more determined, even taking risks with some interventions and getting a yellow card,” the 21-year-old told Tuttosport.
“The Coach has often told me to become more aggressive, not more dirty.
Daniele Rugani reveals ‘Max Allegri told me to be more aggressive’ and targets ‘staying at Juventus for as long as possible.’
The centre-back arrived from Empoli last summer and has made 16 Serie A appearances during his debut season.
“To stay in the Juventus group you need to always be more determined, even taking risks with some interventions and getting a yellow card,” the 21-year-old told Tuttosport.
“The Coach has often told me to become more aggressive, not more dirty.
“I only think about working, Allegri decides. I’m available like the other players, I’ll always respect the decision of the Coach.
“I was interested in making the jump up to Juve and to enter a group formed of great champions.
“I don’t want to break up the Barzagli-Bonucci-Chiellini block, but give my contribution and make myself ready in case I’m needed.
“I’m happy with the chances given to me, after a start that was a little difficult.
“After winning the title they asked me to dance on the tables in front of everyone, with South American music in the background chosen by the ‘band’, Pereyra and Dybala. The Scudetto was won, I couldn’t hold myself back and made an exhibition of myself.
“The Scudetto is a dream come true and this has a special taste, because nobody outside of our group believed in it.
“I hope to stay for many years and I’ll do everything to deserve staying for as long as possible. If I’m good enough…
“Italy? The CT hasn’t called me and I haven’t received a text. I hope for it and believe in it, I work for this.”