Let the domino effect begin. The announcement from Juventus (“Allegri will no longer be our coach”) officially opens the waltz of the benches, up to now remained only on a theoretical level. But now, with the Italian champions on the hunt, words will turn into reality, giving way to a whole series of scenarios, some even improbable. Who will take Allegri's place? The million dollar question does not yet have a certain answer, especially since names and ideas are being put on the table at Continassa with the frenzy typical of these cases. However, woe to exclude Antonio Conte: from what we know, indeed, his candidacy is still alive, despite Andrea Agnelli, at least for the moment, is still rather reluctant to embrace the prodigal son again. The wound of July 2014 has not healed completely and the president, as we know, always has the last word, but Nedved and Paratici insist, aware that the ex Chelsea hasn't signed with anyone yet, including Inter.
It is difficult to say anything with absolute certainty about the outcome of the pressing but the silence of the last few days must not deceive: Conte's return to black and white is still possible, not to mention probable. Were he to jump, plan B would be triggered which, at the moment, has the connotations of Sinisa Mihajlovic: the Serbian, already very close to Juve in June 2014 (a month before, therefore, that Conte resigned), is liked a lot and is ahead to Simone Inzaghi. On the other hand, it is unlikely that the new Juventus coach will be a foreigner, also because Guardiola's dream is completely impossible to achieve. And Allegri? Waiting to hear his words at the press conference (14 pm, Andrea Agnelli also present), we can say that he has received several phone calls from Marotta, even if the road that leads to Inter is still long for the moment. Max knows PSG could sack Tuchel and that the offer, in that case, would be one that is impossible to refuse: that's why, apart from his friendship with the current Nerazzurri CEO, he wants to wait to see all the cards available.
The hypothesis of a sabbatical year also remains alive, to then be found ready at the first useful opportunity: in short, everything is possible, including the sensational transition to the rival of all time. In the midst of this vortex of news there is also the 37th championship, ready to start with today's advances and destined to have a huge impact on the economy of the standings. Sassuolo-Roma (20.30 pm), for example, is decisive for the race for Europe, even if on the yellow and red bank of the Tiber much more is said about the De Rossi case. The club's decision to send the captain away has infuriated the fans, who after the banners of the past few days have decided to get serious: yesterday there were two thousand under the club's headquarters to contest Pallotta and Baldini, held responsible for the current situation . Ranieri, who was also very harsh with the club in the press conference ("De Rossi deserved different treatment, I would have kept him"), will have to do his utmost to compact the environment and play the match in Reggio Emilia with maximum concentration .
Europe passes from a victory, as well as, obviously, from the results of Atalanta and Milan, which is why the Giallorossi coach, net of the unavailable Manolas, will rely on the 4-2-3-1 which gives him greater guarantees, therefore Aiming in goal, Florenzi, Juan Jesus, Fazio and Kolarov in defense, Cristante and Nzonzi in midfield, Kluivert, Pastore and El Shaarawy behind the lone striker Dzeko. Classic 4-3-3 also for De Zerbi, who will respond with Consigli between the posts, Lirola, Ferrari, Demiral and Rogerio in the back department, Duncan, Magnanelli and Locatelli in the midfield, Berardi, Djuricic and Boga in attack.
ALLEGRI AND AGNELLI PRESS CONFERENCE
As expected, the now former Juventus coach and the president Andrea Agnelli held a press conference in Turin, from which however - as expected - no further details emerged either on the name of the new Juventus coach or on Massimiliano Allegri's future. At the opening of the conference, Agnelli sincerely thanked, even with emotion, the coach in whom he says "he has found a friend", but allowed journalists not to answer any questions about Antonio Conte or the other names circulating on the bench of Juventus: “I'm here to celebrate Allegri who, alone, wrote the history of Juventus. It's been since the thirties that a single coach hasn't won five consecutive championships and this Max has made it happen. The decision came after Juve-Ajax, we assessed that this was the right moment to close one of the most extraordinary cycles in the history of Juventus".
For his part, Allegri was also moved, recalling the many successes, without giving any indications about his future: “For now, I don't know anything, we also have to finish the championship and then we'll see. It cannot be ruled out that I could take a break to rest a bit and be closer to my family. But maybe in mid-July I feel like football again. It won't just depend on me, we'll see." As for his succession, Agnelli did not respond, however suggesting that the choice will be made by the club's sports management, and that is by Paratici: “You have to ask him. However, there will be a coach and you can rest assured."
Article updated on Saturday 18 May at 15.00 pm
