Champions League: I can not be sacked -Massimiliano Allegri

Despite Juventus losing to Benfica 2-1 in the Champions League, Massimiliano Allegri maintains he does not believe he is in danger of losing his job. Juve lost both of its first group stage games for the first time ever as a result of the defeat.

After his team’s second straight Champions League loss, Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri reaffirmed that he is not concerned about his job. The Old Lady have lost both of their opening games in Group H without picking up a point, and their most recent 2-1 loss to Benfica encapsulated their current situation.

Juventus had a strong start and took the lead through Arkadiusz Milik in the fourth minute, but shortly before halftime, they were awarded a penalty, which was scored by Joao Mario. Juventus fell behind ten minutes into the second half when David Neres scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal. After losing by a similar margin to PSG in their opening match a week prior, Allegri expects the Juventus board to support him despite the defeat to Benfica.

‘I don’t feel my job here is in danger. It’s normal to have these moments in football,’ he told reporters after the game as per Daily Mail. Asked whether he felt the pressure, the gaffer said: “Absolutely yes, we have a bit of difficulty but there are a few players missing,” “We must work with calmness and with the responsibility of all.” Juventus will hope to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Monza in the Serie A on Sunday, September 18.

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