Allegri: “Exclusion from the Champions League made us bitter and angry, it’s not easy to win Europe”

For several years Juventus was used to competing at the highest level, the Champions League, but this year they disappointed in the group stage, falling behind Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain and finishing in third place, earning them relegation to the Europa League brought in.

Now, against the backdrop of the institution’s “16”, if he wants to chase the award in the second-placed European competition, he must first overcome the obstacle of Nantes, with Massimo Allegri preparing for his coaching debut at this institution and making it clear that the work of his teams will not be easy.

“Being kicked out of the Champions League has left us with a bitter taste in our mouths and anger. It’s not easy to win the Europa League. Nantes have come from 10 games in which they’ve lost just once to Marseille, having six Played without conceding.” fit.

They have players who have speed and technique, on Thursday we have to lay the groundwork to go to France with a good lead.” stressed at the press conference on Wednesday (02/15), to add:

“We were eliminated from the Champions League this year but Europe can take us to the new Champions League. Nantes are a good side but we will try to reach the bottom of the institution.”

Speaking of the competition, Allegri said that Cuadrado has overcome his injury problem and that Bonucci will be in the team to immerse himself in the team’s atmosphere, while Pogba, Milik and Caio Jorge will be absent.