Now it's getting serious. Juventus' 20.45 fiery days begin this evening (10 pm), which, in all likelihood, will decide a large part of the season. Atalanta, Borussia Dortmund and Rome: read this way, there is no doubt that the weakest link in the chain is the Nerazzurri. But around Vinovo the echo of the Cesena draw is still strong, partly due to the incisiveness on the standings (a victory at Manuzzi would have greatly diminished the imminent clash with the Garcia gang), partly due to the screams by Buffon and Allegri.
“I had to raise my voice, immediately after the match we realized the bullshit committed – explained the Juventus coach in no uncertain terms. – We messed up, now we will have to sweat the victory of the Scudetto ”. Hearing these words, the situation would seem complex, in reality Juve are firmly at the top of the standings, perhaps even more than one would have expected. However, Allegri's attitude is the only one possible for a team that, with performances in hand, seems to let go a little when they don't feel the pressure from their opponents.
There is also a risk with Atalanta and since making mistakes is human but persevering is diabolical… “We will have to face it with the hunger for the three points – the thought of the coach. – We are losing sight of the championship, we have a 7-point lead but there are still many games to go. We have to keep our feet on the ground, too many points have been lost along the way. That's why the best team will play with Atalanta, turnover doesn't exist for me". In short, he heads towards the Bergamo players, without thinking of that Borussia Dortmund who is already attracting the attention of the fans. We'll see later if Allegri's statements correspond to the facts. Between injuries, warnings and imminent "finals" it is unlikely that there is not a minimum of shifts, if only for reasons of force majeure.
The most illustrious absentee will be Vidal, blocked by a tendon inflammation that will force him to forced rest in view of Tuesday and also Pogba, given the sword of Damocles of the warning, should start from the bench. The 4-3-1-2 will see Buffon in goal, Caceres, Bonucci, Chiellini and Evra on the left (but watch out for De Ceglie), Sturaro, Pirlo and Marchisio in midfield, Pereyra in the trocar behind Tevez and Morata. Also noteworthy is Matri's call-up, his first since his return to black and white. In Vinovo, however, the maximum pre-tactical reigns and also from this a strong and clear message emerges: the one with Atalanta is to all intents and purposes considered a big match and never mind if the environment is already thinking of Borussia. The Juventus coach tried to ignore the topic until the end, then, thanks to an interview given to Bild, he had to anticipate some topics. “It will be essential not to concede a goal at home, if we don't win I'd prefer a 0-0 draw” he explained at the press conference. The only digression to the main theme, namely the Colantuono team. To be beaten at all costs, in order not to really risk complicating your life.
