Juventus’ exasperating 1-0 loss to Monza was the latest poor result to plague the Old Lady, further increasing the pressure on coach Massimiliano Allegri.
The Bianconeri are currently sat 8th in the Serie A table after the opening seven games, picking up 10 points from two wins and four draws. They’re already seven points behind league leaders Napoli and Atalanta, and things have gone no better in Europe.
Juventus lost their first two Champions League matches against Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica, making a win against Maccabi Haifa absolutely vital if the team want to keep any hope of progressing to the knockout stages.
Whilst it’s true that injuries have severely limited Allegri’s options on the pitch, that excuse can only go so far as the pressure starts to mount. Despite this situation, it may take a little while longer until the club decide to cut their losses and dismiss the Italian coach.
CEO Maurizio Arrivabene was clear before the game against Monza, noting how “a change would be absolute madness” and highlighting the remaining years on the coach’s contract. This is a key aspect – Allegri earns around €9m per season in Turin and is contracted to Juventus until 2025, so dismissing him would not come cheap.
Brighton’s appointment of Roberto De Zerbi yesterday also means that there’s a lack of convincing replacements ready to take over should Allegri depart. Due to this, it’s likely that the club will wait until after the World Cup at least before making any technical changes, allowing the coach to rediscover some of his injured stars like Federico Chiesa and Paul Pogba.
Apollo, please use correct grammar if you are going to try and write an article
Apollo, please use good grammar when you write articles in future. Using the word “sat” instead of “sitting” is a far too often used Northern English colloquialism. Whilst it’s widespread use is now seemingly unstoppable, I still find it unforgivable in written English.
Damm U people complain.
You wouldn’t be Milan fans would you ?
Be careful what you wish for, we had two champions league finals last time with Allegri, we don’t want Sarri again.
The 7/9 are not going to be firing PhD Plonker. They have made their bed, dug the hole 10 miles deeper and must reap what they sow. Tuchel and Zidane will command even bigger money and they will not want to ruin their reputations by going to the dumpster fire. Sarri looks like a genius. He came in first time, did not know the club, still in a mess and got the title. Same with Pirlo, but PhD Max is a special breed of genius. 2 wins in 13, barely scores goals and the build up play is full on old zombie.
Peter
I find the use of “it’s” when you mean “its” to be unacceptable in written English.
This season is almost finished and lost. Best way is to go into Europa League and there try to win. Second required option is to be into first 4 place in Serie A.
Its bits spider 🙂
Replace him immediately and bring in Alessio Dionisi
Fire him and bring in Lord Brandon. She knows all about calcio.
Peter, please use correct grammar if you are going to post a comment.
“if you are going to try and write”
Tut, tut.
Both points taken on the chin. An auto spell error on my mobile, but unacceptable nonetheless
I wouldn’t worry too much, Peter 😉
Good to see gump has shown her face after going into hiding all day with regards to the masterpiece in Monza. I will educate you my son. Take a look around. Cafu, an average brick layer who never made it at both Real and City is now a main leader in the locker room. What does this tell you about the 7/9… 4th spot tripleta was being too generous. A return to old glory and 7th spot is the realistic target.
Until the UCL spots for next season are in danger, Max Hexagon will be your lord to stay.
That is why the Allegri bandwagon loyalists hate you Lord. You are preaching facts but they do not want to hear it. Group think and being sheep is far too easy as opposed to critical thinking.