In the event of a defeat against Lazio in the Coppa Italia, there are those who would like Montero on the bench immediately in place of Allegri: however, the chances of an exoneration are slim.
Alberto Mauro, a soccer and Juve expert, spoke to the microphones of TvPlay about the critical situation in the Bianconeri’s house just hours before the Coppa Italia match between Juve and Lazio. Mauro started by revealing the pitiless numbers of the crisis: there is only one win in the last 9 days. And only 2 points have come in the last 4 games. “The situation is very critical, because at stake is the Champions League. “
“The lead over Atalanta and Roma at the moment is there and qualification for the next Champions League does not seem in question. But if it were to become one, it would be a big problem,” the interviewee explained. So, according to Mauro, Allegri knows full well that he is taking a risk, even if he is not ready to admit it. And Juve knows even better that it cannot afford another season without cups.
“Juve is planning the future with the proceeds from participation in the Champions League and the World Cup: without qualification it becomes an insurmountable situation for the club.” In June, therefore, there will most likely be a reckoning, considering the worrying drop in March.
“Around Allegri the climate has become quite heavy,” the interviewee continued. “The coach is convinced that we continue with him next season but the situation is changing… Around him there is a lack of trust, and by now the balances are all new, primarily with the arrival of Giuntoli.”
The management’s doubts, according to Mauro, are growing game after game. “Allegri’s future since June is in the balance. But, right now, I would not rule out unforeseen and unpredictable reversals in case of negative results in the upcoming matches. “
Juve: who to replace Allegri? “Montero doesn’t have the right experience “
“The big problem is the absence of alternatives at the height,” Mauro continued. “If Juve loses to Lazio they could consider exoneration, but there are no profiles to take over on the bench. There are no ferrymen available. Montero does not have the right experience. Let’s face it: the experience is different between him and De Rossi. “
“No one then wants to take on the risk of a change,” the interviewee further explained. “At the end of the season, however, there will be several speculative names, there will be more choice, and the discourse will definitely be different.”
Journalist Marina Belotti of Corriere della Sera also spoke about Juve. “Koopmeiners will not go to Juventus at the end of the season,” the journalist explained. “While Gasperini will stay at Atalanta for life. This is a question we hear often, but there are no doubts about his staying in Bergamo. He has become a staple of Atalanta, the most important of all. “