Allegri and Danilo: We are ready for the final
The Coppa Italia final is about to take place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, with Juventus coach Allegri and captain Danilo speaking to the media in their pre-match press conference.
Allegri
'We went into this final in good form and are already confirmed for the Champions League next season, with two rounds of the league remaining. Coming back to tomorrow night, it's going to be a good fight, it's going to take a lot of effort from the lads on the pitch and we need to win as many duels as possible. Tomorrow we will put everything on the pitch and stay sober and calm. ”
'I would like to congratulate Atalanta on reaching the Europa League final, they deserve it, they are a team with a lot of technical quality. We have tough challenges ahead of us and there will be complicated moments, but we have to be patient and calm in the game. ”
'Atalanta have some important players, both physically and technically, and they're going through a moment of enthusiasm and we have to be good at reading the game in the best possible way. We have a lot of respect for the opponent but the game has to be won on the pitch and we have to believe that we have the ability to take the trophy home. If our opponents are better, we will congratulate them at the end of the game. ”
"Not everyone was able to make it to the final, which in itself is an important achievement. Now that we are here, we will do everything we can to win it. This trophy is very valuable and we have reached the Coppa Italia final twice in the last three years, including this one, so hopefully we can win it this time. Details are of the essence in one-off games that create adrenaline and bring enthusiasm and with that spirit we will step onto the pitch tomorrow night. ”
"Nicolusi Caveglia was good, but overall we were all good. Between tonight and tomorrow morning, I'll make my final assessment because the game will probably last more than 90 minutes. If Nicolusi doesn't play, I'll consider another solution for Locatelli's absence. ”
Danilo
"Winning this final would have defined the season differently. We want to bring the trophy back to the Juventus Museum. The team is good at the moment and we want to forget about the draw against Salernitana. Everyone, we and the fans are expecting another result, we are calm but know what we have to do on the pitch. ”
"I'm feeling good, I'm having a little bit of a problem with my body, but it's recovered, I feel ready to go. When participating in such an important competition, the body will feel it and recover faster. Football is like life, we can't look back, we keep looking forward. It's a special game for me and the team because we're going to be fighting for trophies and it's going to be wonderful to add a winning page to Juventus' history. ”
"We don't know when there will be another final and it will be crucial to focus on this final and do everything we can. I remember we beat Atalanta in the final in 2021. After the Covid restrictions, we started to see fans on the pitch again...... Tomorrow the stadium will be full, a lot of fans will support us and we have to fight and give everything we can for this shirt until the end. Juventus have proven to be a resilient team in their history and the man who wears this shirt will have to be extremely resilient. I am proud to be the captain of Juventus, an honourable team. I'm a Juventus fan, always. Juventus is and will always be the most important team of my career. ”
"Atalanta are enjoying a great season with very strong players and experienced coaches. However, Juventus are not inferior, and when you go to the final, especially the Coppa Italia, you always try to take home the trophy. Atalanta have a lot of physicality and play at a fast pace both with and without the ball. If you're not in good shape, they can get you in trouble, so it's important to keep up with your opponents in this regard. As for our side, we have to make good use of the opportunities they give us. ”
'De Ketelaere is a clear example of this, and if he can string it up well, it can become difficult to stop. I studied him, I know him and hopefully he won't cause us too many problems tomorrow. ”
At 03:00 a.m. Beijing time on May 16, in the final of the Italian Cup, Juventus will face Gasperini at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. Before the team left for the Italian capital, coach Allegri called up the following players for the final, with Locatelli and Desiglio absent:
Juventus vs. Atalanta squad: Szczesny, Pinsolio, Parin; Bremer, Gatti, Danilo, Sandro, Rugani, Cambiasso, Jallo; Kostic, McKennie, Miretti, Weah, Rabiot, Alcaraz, Nicolusi Kaviglia; Chiesa, Vlahovic, Milik, Ildiz, Ilyin, Keane