Didier Deschamps has criticised his defenders for another shoddy performance in the 1-1 draw with Albinoleffe.
“We knew that they were very good at sitting back and soaking up pressure,” said the Juventus Coach.
“In the second half we could have scored a second goal and it would have been important to go into Tuesday’s Napoli game on the back of a victory, but instead the other sides gained some ground on us.”
In fact, 'Leffe had taken the lead at the Stadio Olimpico in Turin, as another defensive howler allowed Francesco Ruopolo to net.
“If you concede a goal, then it means you made a mistake. When we go on the attack, we have to leave more space at the back for our opponents, but aside from that there is a real lack of communication. We have got to improve on that aspect.
“This is a new squad with many players who have only come together in the last year. Even if today the result is better for Albinoleffe, we did face a very defensive side.”
Deschamps saw his lead at the top cut to just four points with a crucial promotion clash against Napoli set for Tuesday.
Alessandro Del Piero was out of the Albinoleffe game due to a slight muscular problem, but the Coach assured he would be back for the next tie.
“Del Piero will play against Napoli. He returned from international duty feeling tired and I already considered resting him this weekend. The slight muscular strain convinced us it was best not to risk it.”
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So Mr.DD slams the defence and say nothing about our poor Midfielders and attackers, also about his questionable substitutes!!!
