Giovanni Trapattoni is the latest former Juventus Coach to defend Massimiliano Allegri, following
Alberto Zaccheroni and
Marcello Lippi.
Allegri replaced Antonio Conte on the Juventus bench this summer, and despite the Old Lady sitting top of Serie A, has come in for criticism for perceived poor performances.
Trapattoni spent 10 enormously successful years on the Bianconero bench, winning six Scudetti and the European Cup, and the veteran Coach believes Allegri is right when he says
you don’t win titles by playing well every week.
“You can only make wine with the grapes you have available,” Il Trap has explained to Tuttosport.
“You can’t always be beautiful.
“Max is right, it’s hard to win Championships by playing well throughout. The Coach can’t always guarantee a spectacle.
“The recipe for success is to change from time-to-time, like a chameleon to reach your goal.
“Sacchi’s Milan - and it’s a compliment to Arrigo - they won while also offering great entertainment. In a different way, my Inter and my Juve with Platini and Boniek also produced great football.
“But it’s not always the case, especially if you don’t have a [Lionel] Messi or a Cristiano Ronaldo in your team.
“Tactics count, but it’s more down to the players you have available.
“Also we have to be clear what we mean by ‘entertainment’ - I like shots on goal. I get excited when I see saves and goals.
“Sterile possession for 40-50 minutes doesn’t excite me.”
