Allegri dedicates Tittle to Fans

The coach saluted supporters as they celebrated
Serie A and Coppa Italia success and called on his
players to enjoy the moment before the Champions
League final
Massimiliano Allegri said Juventus’ celebrations
after their final home game of the season
represented a perfect tribute to the club’s fans.
An under-strength Juve side impressively defeated
Napoli 3-1 on Saturday as they continued their
momentum ahead of the Champions League final
against Barcelona in Berlin on June 6.
After the match, the players paraded their Serie A
and Coppa Italia trophies, while Allegri spoke of his
happiness at having won over the supporters after
initially receiving a frosty reception when he
replaced Antonio Conte in the summer.
“It was a wonderful day of celebration, culminating
in a great victory,” the coach said to Sky Sport
Italia.
“It was the right way to salute the fans and we are
satisfied. The lads proved they want to continue
winning and playing good football. We put in a
good and intense performance with those who
haven’t played as much this season.
“We enjoyed ourselves, especially in the second
half. I had fun too!
“At the start scepticism was normal, but the team
worked to achieve certain targets and continue
winning. I am very happy, as I have a good
rapport with the fans, one of mutual respect.
“I always work hard and might not be considered
likeable because I don’t express my joy that often,
but within me I feel many emotions. It is normal,
otherwise life would be dull and monotonous.”
Allegri has given his players three days off to
enjoy their success before they face Verona in an
away game next weekend to wrap up the Serie A
season ahead of their vital trip to Germany.
The former AC Milan boss was reluctant to focus
too heavily on the upcoming final against Barca as
they bid to seal a stunning treble, but did concede
his side have a tough task on their hands.
Allegri said: “There is no specific method to win a
final. After achieving our objectives, this final
creates the right sense of tension.
“It is important to play the game on the field and
not beforehand. We must rest now, otherwise we
won’t be able to walk come June 6.
“When Leo Messi gets the ball you don’t know
where he’s going to go with it. This team is
different compared to Pep Guardiola’s Barça [who
he faced with Milan] but they both have vicious
passing trajectories. You need a great defensive
performance to stop them.”