Responsibilities distributed equally, not just for Vlahovic - Allegri
The Bianconeri boss insisted that all the pressure was not on Dusan Vlahovic’s shoulders before their battle against Hellas Verona.
Dusan Vlahovic
joined
Juventusfrom
Fiorentinain January on a deal worth €80m. Many expect him to be the key player in the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era; however,
Massimiliano Allegri
is taking things slowly.
The Juventus boss talked about how his side changed with the new signings in a press conference today.
“The club has done a great job and two important players have arrived. Vlahovic has scored a lot of goals and has characteristics we didn’t have and we needed him, along with Haaland he’s one of the best centre-forwards in the role. Zakaria is an intelligent player.
“They fitted in immediately, we’ll see tomorrow if I’ll play them. I thank Bentancur and Kulusevski for what they have given, I wish them the best for their careers.
“The arrival of these two players makes everyone more responsible, the objectives don’t change and we need to be in the top four. This is the most important part of the season; we don’t have any more chances to recover.”
He talked about whether Vlahovic, Paulo Dybala and Alvaro Morata would be playing tomorrow.
“The three up front can play or not, but if they play they have to run. The advantage is that we have much more quality up front, but we must never lose the balance of the team.
“The biggest risk for tomorrow is that we play a team that is doing a great job, in the last four games Juve have never beaten Verona, and then the arrival of Vlahovic and Zakaria increases the enthusiasm which is fine but there is a risk of going off the rails.”
The Italian tactician also spoke about the position Denis Zakaria can feature in the Bianconeri midfield.
“I saw him during the week, in the match he played inside and did well. Tomorrow is a special game, we have McKennie back this morning and he’ll be available, Cuadrado yesterday and he’ll be available.
“Locatelli is out, Bonucci has had two training sessions and won’t be in the game. Alex Sandro is negative and will be available on Monday. Zakaria can play in two roles, he has a good interception, long balls. A good signing.”
The Juve boss also commented on the 22-year-old Serbian star’s importance in Turin.
“With the arrival of Vlahovic the responsibilities are distributed equally. They are not all on Vlahovic’s shoulders, not at all. He’s 22 years old, he scored a lot of goals at Fiorentina, he wants to do well at Juventus.
“But the responsibilities are everyone’s. Calmly, with balance, we need to improve the percentage of goals scored up front. We’ve worked well with the break, from tomorrow the period starts from March 20 until the next break.”
“It was very good of the club to work quickly, they gave me and the fans a gift. Juventus is always working to build the future, the fourth and fourth arrivals were a step forward.
“Clearly this is not the end of the story, then in June there will be another market but now we have to think about playing.”
The ex-Milan boss also gave his opinion on Vlahovic as a person.
“He’s a smart, intelligent kid who wants to improve. It’s a big jump for him, at Juve there are different pressures but he has a great desire to improve.”
Allegri talked about Aaron Ramsey and his move to Rangers on a loan deal.
“Ramsey is a great player who has had physical problems. In agreement with him we decided it was right to go and play somewhere else.
“Gatti is the best defender in Serie B and has characteristics that can be useful for Juve in the future.”
Allegri also referred to Dejan Kulusevski and Simone Inzaghi’s suggestions that Juve are still part of the title race.
“Kulusevski played good games but then there are the market evaluations. You can’t keep everyone, the players who have come through Juventus are all good but then choices have to be made.
“Then, also from an economic point of view, the best choices were made. Inzaghi is right to say that, but it’s difficult for us to get into the Scudetto, Inter are out of reach. I don’t know about the others, Simone says so out of superstition, it’s fine.”
He then commented on how Vlahovic impressed him.
“I was impressed by the desire of a player who wants to improve. He wants to work all day, that’s what you need to achieve results.”
“We’re trying to get to June… You’re unbelievable, this market isn’t even finished yet. It’s not right to talk about him because he’s a player from another team.”
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