Luxury advance for the 37th day, the penultimate of this championship. Juventus-Napoli (18) in fact it is always a particular game, regardless of the reasons for the classification. Which are very high for the Azzurri, forced to win to keep the Champions League dream alive and almost nil for the Bianconeri, whose head is now projected only and exclusively to the final in Berlin.
“We can't think only of that game – he replied Allegri. – There are still two games left before Barcelona, we have to find the right balance to train and let those who need playing time play. Everything, if possible, without excessive stress, otherwise we will reach June 6th without even being able to race".
The Juventus coach does not want a drop in tension, however it is clear that Napoli's motivations are much greater. The Azzurri are playing a good part of the future (there's a big difference between the Champions League and the Europa League) and they just can't afford a false step. Benitez, still silent on the press, wants to conclude his Italian experience in the best possible way, before packing his bags and embarking for Madrid. In fact, in Spain they are sure: Florentino Perez has chosen him for the after Ancelotti.
It is no coincidence that De Laurentiis has established important contacts with Mihajlovic, in turn rather vague about his stay at Sampdoria. Juventus do not have these problems, more than satisfied with Allegri's work. The coach from Livorno has already equaled a sacred monster like Lippi and could even do better if, next 6 June, he conquers the Champions League.
“What must I say, I'm really happy with these numbers – the person concerned sneered. – You have to enjoy a moment like this, it's difficult for years like these to happen in a career. Against Barcelona it will be a very tough match but anything but obvious. The finals, as we saw in the Coppa Italia, are particular, nothing is ever decided. They are used to this type of competition, they have played many semi-finals and finals in recent years, but ours is a positive and charged environment. But now let's think about Napoli, there are still two weeks left in Berlin".
So head to the preview of the Stadium, dressed up to celebrate the Scudetto and the Italian Cup. Compared to the match in Rome, Allegri will make many changes, starting with the goalkeeper: Gigi Buffon will be back from the first minute. In front of him a 4-man line with Padoin, Marrone, Ogbonna and De Ceglie, in midfield Sturaro, Marchisio and Pereyra, in attack Pepe, Morata and Coman. Typical training instead for Napoli, which Benitez will line up with the usual 4-2-3-1. The rearguard to protect Andujar will see Maggio, Albiol, Britos and Ghoulam, Inler and David Lopez will act in the midfield, Callejon, Hamsik and Mertens in the trocar (although Gabbiadini and Insigne solutions remain possible), Higuain in attack. All to ruin the feast of the Lady (so to speak) and put even more pressure on the Romans, engaged in a hot derby on Monday.
