viagramof – Manuel Locatelli, the Italian Juventus midfielder, explained the reasons
Locatelli said in statements reported by the Football Italia website: “The first half was unacceptable against Bologna. Of course, the Italian Cup final consumed our energy, but we cannot play this way. In the end, we got a draw.”
Locatelli: We should have performed better after facing Inter and Empoli
He continued: “I think this season should end because it was difficult for everyone, but in the end we won.” Italian CupThis is the reality”.
He continued: “Winning is all that matters in Juventus and we did that, so this was an important step and a starting point (winning the Italian Cup).”
He continued: “Sacking Allegri was a decision made by the club. We must thank the coach, because he gave us a lot. We focused more on winning.”
Locatelli was asked if the rumors of Allegri’s dismissal since last February had affected the Bianconeri players: “No, because regardless of the rumors about the coach, there is speculation about each of us every day, so if we listened to everything they say, we would not live anymore.” .
He stressed: “We certainly should have performed better after the matches between Inter and Empoli.”
About next season: “We must try to play more and keep the ball. I think it is important for my personality to keep the ball.”
He added: “I do not blame anyone, but in fact we committed many technical errors in some matches, so that had an impact, because when you do not have the ball, you have to run to regain possession.”
He concluded: “When others have the ball and are organised, you struggle more because you feel angry with your teammates and this is not good, so you must be organised, keep the ball more and make better decisions in the match.”