Dusan Vlahovic is still at the center of attention, and that will not change. However, Juventus are trying to lower the ball and take the pressure off the striker.
Vlahovic signed a contract with the Italian giant a few days ago, and since Juventus paid him almost 80,000,000 euros, expectations are high. Italian media wrote that Vlahovic could make his debut on Sunday, in the game against Verona, and whether he will choose that way – remains to be seen.
Until then, Massimiliano Allegri tried to release the pressure from the back of the Serbian striker, as well as Denis Zakaria.
– Whoever plays will have to run. The advantage is that we got additional quality in the attack, but we must not lose the balance of the whole team. The club has done a great job by bringing in two important players – said Allegri and added:
– Vlahovic scored many goals, he has the characteristics we needed, he is one of the best strikers along with Haaland. Zakaria is an intelligent player. We’ll see if he plays tomorrow. Their arrival makes the other players even more responsible, and the goal does not change, we want a place among the four best teams. The most important part of the season is ahead of us, we no longer have the right to make a mistake.
Juventus is expecting a game against Verona, and in the previous four matches, we have seen two victories of the “old lady” and two draws.
– It is a big risk because we are playing against a team that is doing a great job. The arrival of Vlahovic and Zakaria has increased enthusiasm, which is good, but the risk is that we could fall off the track if we do not win – says Allegri.
He returned to Vlahovic and his desire to progress:
– Vlahovic is a smart guy who wants to progress. This is a big step for him, there is different pressure at Juventus, but he has a huge desire to prove himself. I am impressed by his will. He wants to train all day, and that is what is needed to make a good result. With his arrival, the responsibility is evenly distributed – says Allegri, adding:
– Not all the pressure is on Dusan’s back. He is only 22 years old, he scored many goals for Fiorentina, and he wants the same in the Juventus jersey. But the responsibility is on everyone. We have to slowly and balance improve the percentage of goals. We worked well during the break – Allegri concluded.
