Massimiliano Allegri acknowledged that Juventus could have been more efficient in their attacking play throughout this season and stressed the importance of maintaining focus, especially against Milan.

The Bianconeri find themselves in a peculiar position as the season draws to a close. While they have struggled to impress in Serie A for several months, they have shown better form in the Coppa Italia. Their recent victory over Lazio in the semi-final has secured them a spot in the final against Atalanta.

Allegri’s future at Juventus seems increasingly uncertain, with the team’s dismal performance in the latter half of the season potentially leading to his dismissal in the summer. Bologna’s Thiago Motta is reportedly the frontrunner to replace him.

Allegri emphasized the need for concentration ahead of the Milan clash, highlighting it as a crucial fixture in their quest for Champions League qualification.

Regarding player updates, Allegri mentioned Gleison Bremer’s recovery from a minor injury and expressed confidence in his team’s readiness for the upcoming match.

He declined to speculate on what Juventus might be lacking to secure the Scudetto, stating that his focus remains on achieving their Champions League objective and maintaining their position in the league standings.

Allegri discussed the dilemma of choosing between Federico Chiesa and Kenan Yildiz for the starting lineup, praising both players and indicating that his decision would be made based on tactical considerations.

Commenting on Dusan Vlahovic’s aspirations for the Ballon d’Or, Allegri supported the player’s ambition and praised his improvement since joining Juventus.

Regarding the significance of winning the Coppa Italia, Allegri emphasized that success belongs to the entire club and reiterated the importance of achieving their objectives, particularly qualifying for the Champions League.

Allegri admitted Juventus’ struggles in the final third and acknowledged the impressive job done by Milan’s coach Stefano Pioli.

He discussed the possibility of securing second place in the league standings and expressed optimism about the upcoming season, noting the excitement of competing in multiple competitions.

Allegri reflected on the differences between the first and second halves of their recent match against Lazio, attributing their performance to mistakes made in the first half.

Finally, he addressed the question of whether not participating in European competitions could be advantageous, citing Juventus’ past successes in both domestic and continental competitions as evidence against such a notion.

Juventus performance and stats

Juventus is currently 3rd in the Serie A with 64 points.

In the last 33 games, it has won 18 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Juventus drawn 2-2 against Cagliari.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 47 goals and conceding 26.​

Juventus will play the next match in Serie A against Milan on Saturday 27th of April in Torino. The prediction is Juventus winning the match.​