Juventus will face Manchester United for the second time in the Champions League group stages tomorrow. A victory would mean that the bianconeri mathematically qualify for the knockout stages of the competition. Their manager, Massimiliano Allegri, spoke to the media at his pre-match press conference: "In this moment things are going well, tomorrow we can achieve our first objective. But our objectives for the season still remain: Coppa Italia, Scudetto..."
"Benatia complained? He is considered from me like the other important players, he is important. It is difficult to finds players like him, like Barzagli, Chiellini or Rugani... Once in a while there is a small outburst. Injuries? Mandzukic's ankle is good. Sunday I didn't call him up because there were steps, and I was scared it would bring the pain back.. I did it as a precaution (he laughed). Today on the pitch I saw everyone available, except Bernardeschi, Douglas Costa, and Kean. Then yes, Can. We hope to get him back soon. For the others, there is everyone. Mario is completely available. I am very happy to recover him: but like the others if he is not well it's better to let them recover with calmness. To bring them on the bench, like Bernardeschi, not knowing that they are not at 100% risks them being out for more games."
But how will Juve lineup against Manchester United? "We have to play better than the first leg. They have great potential. Tomorrow we will play a lot, it won't be easy. Matuidi? Tomorrow I will choose whether to let him rest. He had little preseason preparation because he won the World Cup. He always leaves his heart out there, even on Saturday, he wasn't brilliant against Cagliari but he gave everything he had and even what he didn't have. He'll need to rest now and again. Khedira is much better. He has recovered and his available. Ronaldo hasn't score in the Champions League yet? Tomorrow he can..."
