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Allegri deserves a lot of credit for the tactical set up. 4-1-4-1 without the ball and trusted Morata and Cuadrado on the flanks to not only get forward in support but to provide cover to the full backs. Euromax.

Seems unlikely either will play unfortunately IMO. I trust however that Allegri at least won't risk playing two out and out strikers in a game where we are expected to be without possession for long periods. (Fairly similar to what Pellegrini has done in big games in Europe deploying both Aguero...

I would play Buffon Licht-bonucci-chiellini-Alex Sandro(probably will be evra) Cuadrado-pogba-marchisio-sturaro-pereyra Morata.

Think allegri confirmed in an interview that he took blame for the first half hour against Roma because he felt he had to play negative, sit back and soak up pressure so as to not allow Roma to get in behind.

Can't play two out and our strikers in this. Need a version of 4-1-4-1 and ensure we don't get outnumbered in the middle of the park whilst trying to protect the flanks somewhat.