Former Juventus midfielder Marco Tardelli had his say on the Bianconeri’s poor start to the season after their recent loss to Milan.
The Bianconeri’s defeat was another frustrating blow for Allegri and his players, leaving them to quickly pick up the pieces ahead of a vital Champions League clash against Maccabi Haifa. The Old Lady have lost four of their opening 12 games across all competitions and discontent is rapidly growing in Turin, putting pressure on both the management and the players.
Speaking via Corriere dello Sport, Tardelli first drew issue with the work of Juventus’ management following their sluggish start to the campaign.
“There are moments and Juve are doing badly in this one. Above all, there’s a silence from the club that I don’t like. They are not calm, the coach is not calm. I think the club no longer trust in Allegri.”
He did not expect Allegri to be dismissed just yet, however.
“No, he’s a little more protected, let’s say.”
Finally, Tardelli discussed Allegri’s return to Juventus last year and if that was a good decision.
“I knew it would be difficult, but I like Allegri because he is sanguine, he’s someone who looks after his own. Unfortunately this year and also last year he went wrong
“The problem is in the players’ heads. It’s probably Allegri’s fault too, but they’re not convinced and don’t follow what the coach says. This is probably the problem.”
Juventus cannot afford to lose to Maccabi Haifa as they desperately fight for a spot in the Champions League Round of 16. They currently sit four points behind both Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica.