Juventus will not play a weakened side for their Coppa Italia quarter-final away at Lazio according to their coach Massimiliano Allegri, in what is a repeat of the 2014-15 season’s final.
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The Bianconeri boss also insisted that his team are not taking anything for granted after winning 10 consecutive matches in Serie A.
“I wouldn’t talk about there being a big turnover, we will put out a strong team tomorrow with the aim of qualifying for the next round and they won’t take anything for granted,” said Allegri to reporters.
“There’s no reason to make lots of changes as the side hasn’t shown signs of weakness, the best team will start with an eye on Sunday’s match also.
“Alvaro Morata will start scoring again soon, his ability hasn’t disappeared.
“I’ll see who plays tomorrow, [Mario] Mandzukic and [Paulo] Dybala are doing well and [Simone] Zaza deserves to play because of his statistics.”
The 48-year-old also addressed transfer rumours surrounding Zaza and the arrival of Rolando Mandragora from Genoa.
“Zaza isn’t going anywhere and he will stay with Juventus, Mandragora is young but he has lots of talent and the club is doing well in the transfer market,” added Allegri.
The former AC Milan coach discussed the standing of the Coppa Italia and offered his congratulations to Lega Pro side Alessandria after they made it to the semi-finals by beating Serie B’s Spezia.
“It’s not a competition that should be undervalued,” Allegri went on.
“I pay my compliments to Alessandria as they have deserved their success.
“This sort of thing happens a lot in England and it makes the competition more beautiful.”
Source: forzaitalianfootball.com