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Max Allegri Insists Work for Next Season Starts in Just a Few Days After Wrapping Up Scudetto

Juventus manager Max Allegri was in a reflective mood after his side's 2-1 victory over Verona, insisting Napoli deservex credit for their performances this season, but that his Juve side were the better team.

Allegri, speaking to Mediaset Premium as quoted by Football Italia, said: “We fought with Napoli throughout the year, we tip our hats to them, but we were the best. It’s not right to criticise a team that has won everything in Italy for seven years and gone very close in Europe."

Allegri also spoke of the type of player needed to wear the Juventus shirt, saying: “When you play for Juventus, you have to be a top quality player, then other components come into play: pride, controlling certain moments of the season and all the other great elements this side has.