Allegri and dialectics. In the press conference before Juventus-Manchester United, the Juventus coach handled the two current cases, Mandzukic and Benatia. First of all, Mario Mandzukic. Allegri heard a question about an ankle injury last weekend of the Croatian, for someone diplomatic, due to the probable exclusion against Cagliari. He replied: "Mandzukic's ankle is fine, Sunday I did not bring him to the bench because to get there were to do the steps, I was afraid he could get back pain". A good viewer ..
. A second question on the subject, Allegri has blunted the corners, but the case remains: "Mandzukic is very important to us, gives us great physicality. Having it at your disposal, as for Khedira and others, leaves me very happy. He has these moments every year. When he's not well, it's better to make him recover ".
BENATIA - For Benatia, we need to go back to Mehdi's words last weekend, when he talked about an evaluation in January about a possible transfer: "If Benatia said something, maybe it was an outlet. Being in a great team involves being able to stay out, but players of his level are hard to find, as for Barzagli and Rugani. There is an outlet every now and then ". Benatia will be back on the bench tomorrow, while it is clear that it will happen with Mandzukic.
Speaking of training, we go towards a rest for Matuidi, back from a blow to the hip. So Allegri: "I will have to decide whether to let Matuidi rest. Fortunately he arrived in the final at the World Cup, gave what he had and also what he did not have. Khedira is then in good condition and Bentancur quickly recovers. Yes, Matuidi could rest ". And in general, on the absentees: "Only Douglas Costa, Bernardeschi and Kean are out. Bernardeschi should be with Milan, for Douglas Costa we will see ".
RONALDO-GOL - The rest is a response to Ronaldo, who told France Football about Allegri's sympathy: "I was delighted by Cristiano's words - Max says -. My expectation from him for tomorrow? Score a goal. Things are going well but you do not win trophies now. Tomorrow may be the first goal, qualifying or qualifying first. Then we will have to dive into the championship. The second goal will be the Super Cup ". First, better beat United to clear every thought: "They are a team that becomes dangerous at any moment. They will have great speed if they play Rashford, Sanchez, Martial. We will have to play a good game, we will play a lot ".
Leonardo Bonucci, seated alongside Allegri, had a conference with less twists and a great compliment to Cristiano Ronaldo: "A possible Golden Ball to a defender like Varane? It is right to be a candidate, but I think the Golden Ball deserves Cristiano ". From a great player to a great player, an anecdote about Pogba: "With Paul they are on excellent terms, beyond the players there are human beings who have a relationship of friendship and knowledge. He told me that he had a certain emotion returning to what was his stadium, I hope he does a great game but wins Juventus. His return here? Of course it's nice when the best players return, that's for Pogba and many others. I was lucky enough to do the winter route compared to last year, but what Paul will do will depend on him, not on me ".
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