Allegri: Right Roma approach

By Football Italia staff

Juventus boss Max Allegri confirms Cristiano Ronaldo will face Roma as ‘they can punish you if you don’t play with the right approach’.

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“Technically they’re a very good team,” the Coach said at a Press conference.

“Together with Juventus, they’re the only Italian team left in the Champions League. Everyone expected Roma to be higher, but it’s still Juventus-Roma tomorrow.

“We can’t underestimate any game, also because their ranking is false at the moment. The true table will emerge on December 29, when the first round comes to an end.

“They have players who can decide a game. I don’t know if Dzeko or Schick will play, plus Zaniolo is growing.

“Cengiz can be dangerous, plus they have Kluivert and El Shaarawy. They’re all players who can punish you if you don’t play with the right approach, so we can’t do that tomorrow.

“Eusebio’s qualities can’t be disputed. He’s one of the youngest Coaches around and he did very well last season, taking Roma to the semi-finals of the Champions League, and fought with Napoli for second place.

“His value can’t be in question, but results can throw us all into trouble. Still, he has time to relaunch Rome, also because I think teams will only need 62-65 points for the Champions League, which is very low compared to other years.

“Spinazzola to leave on loan? It depends on Cuadrado. Leonardo is doing very well and could play, but tomorrow it’ll be De Sciglio or Alex Sandro.

“Cancelo is doing rehabilitation and will be assessed today in Germany. As for Cuadrado, it still must be decided whether he needs surgery or conservative therapy.

“Benatia to start? Chiellini will definitely play. I still have to choose his partner. I’ve seen the data for minutes played and Bonucci’s is frightening.

“I’ll also base my selections on our opponents. Khedira will be back tomorrow and is better than I expected.

“I won’t say that he’ll play, but he has a chance. There’s also Emre Can, who had a good game against Torino, plus Ronaldo will play. He’ll be rested for one of our next two games.

“January transfers? I haven’t written to Santa. Agnelli and I wished each other well, plus the team are competitive right now and the only thing that matters is that we pick up results through our performances.

“We’ll talk and assess situations, like we do every day of every year, but we must focus on this week.”

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