Point by point, the elements for an assessment of the Livorno coach’s second experience in black and white: responsibilities, merits and extenuating circumstances
No trophies conquered in the two seasons since his return
Supercoppa and Coppa Italia lost in the final in the first year and elimination from the national cup in the semifinals again against Inter. No title after 10 consecutive seasons with at least one trophy won.
One match won out of four, 25%
In the 2021/22 season, Napoli, Inter and Milan never beat. In 2022/23 the two successes (at the Stadium and at San Siro) against the Nerazzurri in the league improve the statistics.
Disastrous Champions League group
After the elimination with Villarreal in the round of 16 in March 2022, a difficult but not impossible group: the heavy away defeat against Maccabi Haifa (“I feel ashamed” was the comment by Andrea Agnelli) compromised the Bianconeri’s progress in the Champions League
Squad value decreased
The value of the squad has not increased in these two years, on the contrary: the only one to have multiplied it, Rabiot, will leave in a few weeks on a free transfer
Poorly organized game
Rarely brilliant in the development of the game, Juve’s Allegri bis often appeared too dependent on the episode that could steer matches in the right direction.
Low athletic intensity
Physically and athletically, Juve almost never seemed superior to their opponents. Not even in moments of greatest performance, such as when he strung together a series of victories in the championship before the World Cup in Qatar
Contrasts with many players
Allegri is no longer so popular even within the team group: there was no lack of conflicts with some players during the season
Communication
“I don’t have to say anything to the fans, because on a professional level my staff and I have nothing to reproach for our seriousness and honesty.” The self-acquittal in Saturday’s press conference is an example of this
Unpopularity among fans
Right now the relationship between Massimiliano Allegri and the Juventus fans is at an all-time low. Proof of this is the banner above.
Excellent management in difficult times
Allegri’s main merit is his ability to unite the group in the face of adversity. What happened this year with the penalty for the capital gains case is a very good example.
Availability with ownership and management
He defined himself as a “corporateist”. Another element in favor of the defense is precisely this: Max’s ability to relate profitably with the management and also with the owners.
Youth launch
The young talents have ensured the group energy and enthusiasm, as well as a substantial dose of quality. Allegri knew how to wait for them and manage them
Injury mitigating factor
Paul Pogba’s troubled season sums up Juve’s misfortune in recent months. For example in Lecce, a match decided by Fagioli’s goal, Allegri found himself without Pogba, Chiesa, Kaio Jorge, Locatelli, Di Maria, Vlahovic, Paredes, De Sciglio and Bremer.
Extenuating factor in a market that is not always spot on
Paredes, Pogba and Di Maria, hits from the black and white summer market have yielded below expectations. Each for different reasons, but Allegri has rarely been able to count on their talent continuously.
Champions League qualification always obtained on the pitch
The math speaks for itself. Just add up the ten points taken away from the club, without considering the repercussions on team morale.
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2023-06-05 06:34:50
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