On Sunday, all eyes shall be fastened on Milan supervisor Max Allegri, as he returns to the Allianz Stadium as an opponent for Juventus for the primary time in 12 years.
The 58-year-old was appointed by the Rossoneri final summer time following Sergio Conceicao’s sacking. The Livorno native made his return to the Milanello greater than 11 years after his departure in 2014. Throughout this lengthy interval, Allegri had solely managed one membership.
Massimiliano Allegri: Probably the most embellished managers in Juve’s historical past
The Italian tactician arrived at Juventus in the summertime of 2014 as an unpopular alternative for fan-favourite and former membership captain, Antonio Conte, however he step by step managed to win over the supporters, as he eclipsed his predecessor by attaining ends in the Champions League and the Coppa Italia, along with extending the successful dynasty in Serie A for an additional 5 years.
After a two-year break, Allegri accepted the Juventus job as soon as once more, reportedly turning down the chance to teach Actual Madrid. Nonetheless, his second stint at Continassa was far much less profitable.
The embellished supervisor discovered a considerably weaker squad in comparison with his unique tenure, whereas the membership was additionally embroiled in authorized and monetary points.
The crew’s uninspiring performances underneath Allegri sparked a significant rift inside the fanbase. Whereas many (particularly on Italian soil) defended the under-fire supervisor, insisting he’s doing the perfect he can with the squad at his disposal, others have been calling for his head.
Juventus followers able to welcome Allegri again to the Allianz
Whereas Cristiano Giuntoli was already getting ready to interchange him with Thiago Motta, Allegri’s surprising outburst within the Coppa Italia remaining gave the administration the proper alibi to terminate his contract in Could 2024, so it is going to be attention-grabbing to see how the followers in attendance will react to his first return to the Allianz.
In line with La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Giovanni Albanese, Max will obtain a heat reception from the Juventus supporters who will categorical their appreciation for the supervisor who led the membership in direction of 5 Scudetto titles and as many Coppa Italia trophies, along with two Champions League finals.
This received’t be the primary time the Bianconeri supporters greet a former supervisor with a way of respect, as even Conte was applauded final season, regardless of the controversial selections he made following his Juventus exit.
