As we all know, football managers going through tough times often resort to alibis to justify disappointing results. After all, talking to the press is an obligation that cannot be avoided, and with the fans and the hierarchy attentive to every word, these statements could have direct consequences on the coach’s work.
In recent weeks, Max Allegri tried to downplay Juve’s poor performances by blaming the long list of injuries, with Federico Chiesa and Paul Pogba the most significant absentees.
The Livorno native suggested that removing five starters from their domestic rivals (including Milan) would have the same consequences.
Ironically, the Rossoneri took the field last night without several key players. Stefano Pioli could not count on his starting goalkeeper Mike Maignan. The back line was also hampered by the absence of Davide Calabria and his natural backup Alessandro Florenzi, as well as veteran defender Simon Kjaer.
Milan were also unable to count on their two right wingers Alexis Saelemaekers and Junior Messias, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic remains on the treatment table until 2023.
However, the hosts still outclassed the Bianconeri with ease, forcing Allegri to swallow his words. Reporters naturally asked him to comment on the matter, and this time he had very little to say, as JuventusNews24 explains,
“When you lose you have to keep quiet. Technically, I think Juve played a good game,” said Juventus’ coach under fire.
