The sports journalist Fabio Caressa, in the Sky Sport studios, tried to explain the reasons that led to Massimiliano Allegri’s emotional explosion after the match between Atalanta and Juventus. According to Caressa, the Livorno coach’s reaction was the result of an accumulation of tension that he had held back for over a year and a half.
The sports journalist Caressa on Allegri
“In the Italian Cup final we witnessed an emotional explosion from a man who held back the pressure for a year and a half.” These are the statements by Fabio Caressa on Sky Sport.
The sports journalist added: “Giuntoli arrived and Allegri would have preferred a different solution, with him and Manna as manager. Allegri has a lot of respect for Manna and has an excellent relationship with him, greatly appreciating his work with the Under 23s.”
According to Caressa, therefore, the professional and human relationships between Giuntoli and Allegri would have contributed to fueling the tension of the Livorno coach.
Journalist Zancan recognized the problems in the professional relationship between Giuntoli and Allegri
Sky Sport sports journalist Federico Zancan also wanted to talk about the reaction of Massimiliano Allegri.
According to Zancan, the images on the pitch (Massimiliano Allegri’s reaction towards the referees which led to the expulsion of the Livorno coach and the consequent two-match disqualification with a fine of 5,000 euros) were very intense and understandably you don’t like from Juventus. For the Sky Sport journalist, Allegri seems to have reached the limit of his tolerance due to the strong internal tensions and difficulties experienced in recent years.
He added: “Something incredible happened last year.
There was a major corporate transformation, a penalty and he found himself having to face the situation alone”. For Zancan, the delicate relationship with Cristiano Giuntoli, who had been known for months, did not make things easier and it was not possible find a balance between the two. An accumulation of pressure and tension which, according to the sports journalist, would have led to an emotional reaction from Allegri. The separation between the coach and Juventus, already foreseen, would have further contributed to the situation, making it inevitable his outburst.
Briatore’s praise to Massimiliano Allegri
To defend the work of Massimiliano Allegri this season it was the entrepreneur Flavio Briatore, a Juventus fan.
In an interview with Notizie.com he declared: “Personally I am very happy that Massimiliano Allegri won the Italian Cup, also because the national sport is to target him with criticism, but he remains a great coach”.
