The Juventus boss talks about media silence, referee and Fiorentina game; reveals Giorgio Chiellini’s inclusion is under serious doubt.
Juventus have returned to speaking terms with the press, after enforcing a media blackout following their 0-0 stalemate against Genoa.
The silenzio stampa was in reaction to the various refereeing decisions that, according to Juve, have hampered their season.
Antonio Conte, who was barred from the touchline last week, said more people should act on their own advice and maintain silence.
While talking to the press, the Bianconeri boss stated:
“A few days ago I read an interview in which Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri said that we must all keep quiet. All of us here did just that, but he’s the one who just keeps on talking.”
The Old Lady boss joked that seeing Allegri’s eagerness to talk about Juve, he is thinking of authorising him to be a club spokesman for his team.
Another point of controversy is the decision to appoint Mauro Bergonzi as the referee in the Fiorentina match. Bergonzi was the fourth official in the Bologna-Juventus match, which saw Conte sent-off.
“He’s a good ref, but it is inevitable that this decision is unique. I don’t know if this was the best move, we’ll have to wait until the end of the game.”
However, the former Lecce star refused to comment on the performance of the referee.
Answering to the questions about team selection, the coach maintained that he will include http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arturo-Vidal-c6760 in the squad, despite their alleged incident at a nightclub.
However, the tactician revealed that he is yet to evaluate Giorgio Chiellini’s condition, and see if it will be safe to field the player facing a calf problem. The Italian has missed the previous two matches for the Old Lady, and
is mainstay in the defence.
Juventus will play the Florence based side on Saturday, after the AC Milan’s match against Parma is decided. The Bianconeri trail the Rossoneri by four points.
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