In the final match against Genoa, Allegri flunked Vlahovic for the umpteenth time, sending in Milik: perhaps the Pole would deserve more space.
Fabrizio Ravanelli, a former Juve striker, spoke exclusively to TVPlay’s microphones to talk about the Champions League round of 16 draws and Juve’s attacking crisis: in his opinion, Allegri should start preferring Milik to Vlahovic.
“I think the draw went quite well, as for Napoli and Inter it is true that Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are still challenging teams but they are within reach of both,” Ravanelli commented. “This year Barcelona is struggling immensely, taking so many goals, the president would perhaps like to exonerate Xavi. Last year both Napoli and Barcelona won the championship but they are not doing well and qualification will be on a par.”
“Inter, on the other hand, start slightly favored over Atletico,” continued the former Juventus man, “but it will be a balanced game and it will depend a lot on how they finish in two months and possible absences. To date I see a 51% Inter and 49% Atletico Madrid. For Lazio, on the other hand, it is prohibitive, only a miracle can save them. “
Ravanelli then spoke out against the organization of the Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. “I am also convinced that this shows how much the Arab world can influence European soccer. The Super Cup should be played in one’s own country so that the teams’ fans can get there more easily and hope to celebrate the trophy with their own club. I do not agree with this situation. “
Allegri and the future of Vlahovic: “Better to bet on Milik “
Then Ravanelli focused on Juve’s draw against Genoa. “When Rabiot, a very experienced, physical and quality player, is missing, Juve suffers. However, I don’t think the draw with Genoa depended on this, in the end in the result there are ten other players that can determine. For sure we need a midfielder. Juve is short in that department, they have no certainties like young Miretti. So it will take a new reinforcement. “
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“I don’t know how he will field the team in the Italian Cup. Allegri has always accustomed us to surprises, it may be that he plays with a more offensive scheme. From this point of view he might even play a little more unbalanced by inserting Yildiz and Milik. In my opinion, Milik would deserve a chance because lately Vlahovic is not doing well: he has disappointed.”
Finally, the former striker criticized the unfair use of VAR. “We should take away the referee’s discretion, it is difficult to say let’s do this and remove the problem. Definitely we need to improve, this situation leaves too many doubts and discontents for all teams. This is the worst year of VAR, so far it has been a disaster. “