Juventus 0-2 Monza: The heavy points deduction weighs heavily on the mind at Juventus. After the embarrassment against Monza, trainer Maximilliano Allegri warned of the worst scenario; degradation. Things are going from bad to worse at Juventus. The problems off the field also have an impact on performance on the field.
That low ranking was partly caused by the points deduction, which Juventus was imposed due to irregularities in the financial household. The fifteen points deducted had led Allegri last week to suggest that it would be particularly difficult to get a ticket for the Champions League. The trainer has put that idea in the background.
A week and a half ago, Massimiliano Allegri’s team settled with Monza in the Coppa Italia tournament, but on Sunday a stunt showed itself early in Turin. Patrick Ciurria opened the score beautifully in the eighteenth minute after a good through ball from José Machín. Twenty minutes later, Carlos Augusto got a free pass from the Juve defense, after which Dany Mota outplayed goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny: 0-2.
In the final phase, Juventus played with ten men for a while, because Milik was unable to continue due to an injury and Allegri had already used all his substitutions. Defeat turned out to be less inevitable with a man. It is the day of sensations in Serie A. Partly due to Juve’s points deduction, Monza is currently even above the Italian superpower in the rankings. The Old Lady has been waiting for a victory in Serie A since January 7.
The appeal
After the loss to Monza, which moved above Juventus in the rankings, it has also become clear to Allegri that the eye must be turned downwards. “We took 38 points, but we are now at 23 points and we have to act accordingly,” said Allegri. “We have to pick up points to maintain ourselves in Serie A.”
“The situation is completely reversed. It is the reality of the moment and we must recognize it. Otherwise it will end very badly for us,” Allegri pointed to the worst case scenario.
The sporting uncertainty is linked to the uncertainty about the penalty. Juventus today gets more insight into the evidence for the points deduction. The Turin club has appealed, but there is also a chance that the sanction will be increased. It doesn’t make the job any easier for Allegri and co.
