‘Juventus will attack Bayern’

By Football Italia staff

Coach Max Allegri insists Juventus won’t park the bus against Bayern Munich - “it’ll be a beautiful game”.

The Bianconeri will face the German giants in the Last 16 of the Champions League, but won’t be trying to defend their way to the Quarter-Finals.

“Will Pep Guardiola leaving change anything?” Allegri considered, speaking to Corriere della Sera.

“No, in fact the year he announced his arrival and [Jupp] Heynckes announced his departure they lifted the trophy.

“Will we park the bus? No, it will be beautiful game. We have to prepare well to go to the Quarter-Finals, and come out stronger to face the sprint in the League.

“The European showcase is important. After the final in Berlin [last season], the international popularity of Juve changed.

“The League counts, and you have to win it, but the Champions League is seen all over the world and we always have to get to at least the Last 16.”

Allegri was then asked whether he’d still be on the bench at the age of 65

“No. I hope my daughter will give me grandchildren, and if the Lord gives me the opportunity to feel good then I want to enjoy my life.

“You have to go out as a winner.

“Life is to be lived - within the rules, and without hurting anyone - if you live passively and with sadness every day then what’s the point?”

The former Milan Coach then discussed his sabbatical after being sacked by the Rossoneri, as well as various other aspects of his life.

“What did I do in my sabbatical? I went to London to see games. Why? Because there are 12 teams, and above all to speak English.

“How am I doing? I have to be freer in conversation, but I’m making strides.

“A colleague I’d invite to dinner? Guardiola, he’s caused me the most difficulty. He’s unique in changing the team on the pitch during the game.

“And a historical figure? Since he always preached calm and patience, [Mahatma] Gandhi.

“What will I give my four-year-old son for Christmas? I wish I could give him the values that I received. In today’s world we’re at risk of losing them.

“Young lads are very weak psychologically, because while technology is very useful it has decreased human interaction.”

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