Max Allegri insists Juventus had “a positive night in the circumstances” when drawing with Borussia Monchengladbach.
The Bianconeri had been taking control after Stephan Lichtsteiner cancelled out a Fabian Johnson strike, but Hernanes’ two footed tackle proved a big turning point in the 1-1 draw.
“Before criticising individuals or going on about the new players and the old guard, I think it is better to talk about the team,” said Allegri on Mediaset Premium.
“We started out well, then allowed 10 minutes where we ran risks and conceded the goal. After the break we again started well, the game seemed to be on track, but the Hernanes red card penalised us.
“We had the feeling that the game was in hand and we could win, but the dismissal changed the match and considering the circumstances it went well.
“It’s not right to always look at the negative when it comes to Juventus. Look at the positive, we have eight points and are very close to qualification with two games to spare. That’s not nothing. At the start of the group, we would’ve been happy to be in this position.
“It was a positive night, considering the circumstances.”
Borussia Monchengladbach opened the scoring thanks to a howler from Giorgio Chiellini.
“We have to grow in terms of character, but above all in terms of technique. We cannot struggle at the first pressure from our opponents. If we can’t play it forward, at least try not to take risks and keep calm.
“I don’t believe that the old guard are unmotivated, but we do need to get 10 players integrated and there have been a lot of injuries.
“There is a ball and we have to play football well. We have to read the situations and in some cases we’ve got that wrong.
“There’s work to do, but we did start well tonight. We have to grow as a collective and at the moment the lack of results create apprehension. After the goal and up until the Hernanes red card, the team played very well.
“The referee interpreted the tackles his way and I cannot say any more than that. We have to improve, because if Juventus want to be a great team in Europe, then grit is not enough. We have to play good football.”
There was a moment in the first half when Alvaro Morata had to sit on the touchline and change his socks.
“I can say that I am very angry about one thing, which is that we spent three minutes with 10 men while someone had to change his socks.
“There are rules, the strip has to be uniform. We ultimately must learn that this is not a fashion show, we’re here to play football.”
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