Despite the recent statements of the executive, the future of Andrea Pirlo on the Juventus bench might have already been sealed, regardless of what will happen down the stretch. Massimiliano Allegri is the clear frontrunner to take his place with or without a Champions League berth, SportMediaset reports.
The stint of the rookie coach could end as soon as this Sunday if his team does not beat Udinese, with assistant Igor Tudor ready to take over. Allegri is chomping at the bit to return after a two-year hiatus and his profile satisfies every level of the club despite the broad uncertainty. His mentor Giovanni Galeone told Radio Kiss Kiss that he suspects that Allegri will be re-hired by the Old Lady. His assistant Aldo Dolcetti posted the sketch of a zebra on Instagram.
The 53-year-old manager was ousted in 2019 mostly because he thought the roster should have been overhauled. On the other hand, the management believed some tweaks and a different playing style would have sufficed to be successful in Europe and appointed Maurizio Sarri. Allegri has been linked to multiple prestigious benches, but Inter was the only tangible opportunity when Antonio Conte seemed to be on his way out, the site adds.
Gazzetta dello Sport informs that the gaffer has been studying the roster and is looking forward to working with the youngsters, especially those who joined recently. He would not oppose the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he reportedly suggested to sell before being sacked. If the Portuguese star did leave, the coach would put Paulo Dybala front and center of his new tactical project.