15 September 2023
"The players who stayed here trained well, and the others came back with a lot of enthusiasm after their international commitments, although some will have to recover a little because of the time difference. Tomorrow will be a good game and it will be important for us to be ready."
With the above words, Massimiliano Allegri opened his press conference on Friday afternoon ahead of Juventus' Serie A fixture against Lazio.
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 15:00 CEST, Juventus will kick off the fourth day of Serie A, the first after the international break.
Bonucci and Pogba
"I've already said everything I have to say about Bonucci, a number of times. I don't feel the need to say any more, I only wish him the best of luck for the rest of his career. We're sorry about the whole situation and are waiting for developments and further clarity. We hope that light will be shed on what has happened as soon as possible. I can't comment on other issues because they concern Paul directly and they are strictly personal."
On Lazio
"We have to focus on the players we have available to us, and there are a lot. Tomorrow will be a tough game and we have to be 100% focused on this game alone. Lazio are a direct rival for the top four. Lazio are a well organised team, both in defence and attack. Tomorrow we'll be at home, so we'll see if we can find an extra gear to click into after the win at Empoli."
Doubts about the XI
"We have to focus on the players we have available to us, and there are a lot. Tomorrow will be a tough game and we have to be 100% focused on this game alone. Lazio are a direct rival for the top four. There's a good chance that we'll see Chiesa from the start. Fede has recovered and is available. I'm very happy with how Locatelli played with Italy, and McKennie is becoming a reliable option and could start."
The squad harmony
"There's a good atmosphere in the group, and it's always tough to choose who will start. But it's good to know that we have a competitive squad and that will be important to qualify for next season's Champions League. It’s a young group with a lot of desire, and tomorrow is a big test."
Juve's penalty takers
"After Vlahovic our penalty taker is Milik. Kean also takes them well, as does Danilo. We have a lot of options from 12 yards. There is no shortage of players to choose from."
