“?Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has hit out at his team’s critics and insists that it is hard to replicate success from previous seasons.
The Old Lady currently sit top of Serie A, but have been less convincing compared to previous campaigns. Having already lost four times this season, many have questioned the hunger within the Juventus team, especially after their recent defeat to Fiorentina which saw their lead at the top cut to just a point.
However, as his side prepare for this weekend’s league meeting with Lazio, Allegri has told the doubters to stop criticising his team and the Italian has urged his players to focus on winning the Serie A title in four months time.
The Juventus boss said in his pre-match press conference (as quoted by “?Goal.com): “A team does not lose its quality just because it loses a game. We need to keep our heads and remain focused.
“Juventus have won the Scudetto of getting criticised, at least. We are still one point clear at the top but we need to start digging deep for wins if we are to stay there.
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“Nothing should be taken for granted in Serie A. We need to go out there and show why we are the best.
“Our results are there for all to see. Winning five titles in a row, it is normal for the bar to continue rising.
“Defending must be done as a unit. We have conceded sloppy goals recently and that needs to change.”
Allegri has confirmed that Claudio Marchisio is unlikely to feature in Sunday’s home game against Lazio, but defender Dani Alves is expected to return to the squad, having recovered from a fractured leg which has kept him out since November.
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