Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has warned his players they cannot afford to underestimate Lazio in this weekend’s Serie A clash.
The reigning champions hold a nine-point lead over Saturday’s rivals, but Allegri is insistent the Biancocelesti are a force to be reckoned with.
“It will be a very difficult game for us, Lazio are a team who can aim for third place and have some excellent players,” Allegri said at a press conference.
“Lazio are a well drilled, physical outfit and will want to bounce back after suffering a defeat in their last game.
“We need to be raring to go and ready for Lazio.
“We’re a little short in defence as it stands but the team’s doing well. Ours is the league’s best rearguard and that’s a comforting stat.”
“Pirlo and [Arturo] Vidal are available to play against Lazio. Romulo still has his groin problem, he has good days and bad days but we’ll see if he’ll make it for Lazio. Evra will be back training with us on Sunday, Asamoah will definitely be available for Wednesday, Caceres after Torino, while Marrone will be back with us after the Torino game.”
