The Rossoneri chief believes that the Old Lady continue to be the strongest team in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 much due to their summer signings, and has stated that he will have to change tactics in the absence of Ibrahimovic.
Massimiliano Allegri has conceded that they will start the upcoming season as underdogs to Juventus, but has stressed that the possibility of surprises cannot be ruled out.
The Turin giants started the 2011-12 season with only an outside chance, but went on to astonish everyone with their unbeaten season that earned them the Scudetto.
Allegri praised the summer signings made by Juventus, and insisted that the addition of strength to their ranks has put the Bianconeri in a strong position for the next season.
However, the Rossoneri chief was adamant that football is an unpredictable game, and cited the example of the Old Lady’s surprising run in the last campaign to stress that more surprises could come in the next year.
While talking to the Gazzetta dello Sport, the Diavolo manager said:
"Juventus have made some good signings and they are the favourites to win the title. However, you never know how things will pan out in football. Last year, everybody thought that we would dominate the league and that it would be a duel with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567. But in
the end Juventus went on to win the title without losing, so who knows..."
AC Milan have recently sold two of their best players http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029 to Paris Saint-Germain, a move that has compromised the strength and morale of their squad.
Allegri admitted that Ibrahimovic was central to his team’s attacking strategy, and stressed that he will have to come up with a different plan in the new season.
The Rossoneri tactician also pointed out that the absence of the now Parisian striker is a wonderful opportunity for players like http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kevin-Prince-Boateng-c20792 to step-up their game, and take more responsibilities.
"Ibra was a real focal point in attack. We will now have to play differently. It will be a crucial year for guys like Pato and Boateng. They will have to make the final step-up.”
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