Europa League - Allegri: Details make or break a game

2023-05-19 08:52

Europa League - Allegri: Details make or break a game


In the second leg of the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa League in the 2022/23 season, the Serie A giant Juventus took the lead with a goal contributed by Vlahovic in the first half, but was scored twice by the opposing player in the following time In the end, they lost to Sevilla in La Liga 1-2 in the away game and missed the promotion to the Europa League final. After the game, Juventus coach Allegri said that the details of the game affected the team's success or failure.


In the first half of the campaign, Locatelli sent a cross from the bottom line in the 42nd minute, and Rabiot made a goal, but was ruled invalid because of the advanced goal, which made Juventus miss the chance to score.


In the 65th minute of the second half, Rabiot created an attacking opportunity with a header from the front court. Sevilla's Bardet tried to clear the siege, but Vlahovic scored directly into the penalty area after getting the ball and scored to help Juventus. 1 to 0 lead to Sevilla .


In the 71st minute, Lamela passed the ball, and Suso made a long-range shot from the top of the penalty area after responding, helping Sevilla equalize the score 1-1. Since the two sides fought 1 to 1 in regular time, the total score was 2 to 2, so the game had to enter overtime.


In the 95th minute, Sevilla continued to organize offensive opportunities. Hill sent a cross from the frontcourt, and Lamela scored with a header in the middle of the penalty area, helping Sevilla achieve a 2-1 lead. In the end, Juventus lost to Sevilla 1-2 away and were eliminated.


Call for Juventus to retain second place in league


After the game, Juventus coach Allegri said in an interview, "When you participate in such a game, from the moment of scoring to conceding, the details will determine success or failure. This is a good performance, but these players We still have room to learn, especially the young players. It was a tough game, our team could have gone 2-1 up, but we made a mistake after leading 1-0."


"Anything can happen, the opponent scored a good goal and we didn't."


Allegri continued, "Unfortunately, this is an extremely difficult season. No one is born knowing all this. Sevilla is very smart, there are many fouls and challenges to slow down the rhythm of the game. And now We need to focus on winning second place in Serie A."


"We need to get rid of the disappointment and put this energy into improving the score better than last season's standings." Juventus currently ranks second in the Serie A standings with 69 points, ahead of third-placed Inter Milan. 3 points.


When asked why he chose Keane and Ilin to join the starting lineup, Allegri said, "I chose Ilin and Keane because it is difficult for Sevilla's defenders to adapt to the speed and physical fitness of these players. It's a pity our team didn't make it to the final, they deserved it, especially at the end of the season when we gave a lot."


"It's sad that when you lack international experience, the difference can show. Come next season, the players will improve on the details and learn more from it."