Former Juventus Player: Allegri's Remarks Sound Like He Is Leaving an Early Way Out in Case of Defeat

According to FCInter, former Juventus player Michelangelo Rampulla discussed the match between Inter Milan and Napoli in an interview with TMW Radio, saying that such a key contest is exactly when a team needs to provide a response.

Rampulla said: "Ultimately, it is the players who need to step onto the pitch and send a signal. The coach will put forward his football philosophy, and then it is up to the players to execute it on the field. These are exactly the kinds of matches where a team needs to respond, because they are very important, and the team must also respond to the fans."

Regarding the view that Allegri is putting his title-chasing reputation on the line, Rampulla said the statement was somewhat exaggerated: "The coach can motivate the team, but ultimately it depends on how much the team can absorb. At the moment, the players are following the coach, but they must truly show this in matches."

Speaking about Allegri's pre-match comments, Rampulla said: "It sounds like he is leaving an early way out in case of a defeat. On the other hand, I heard that Gasperini is moving forward on the momentum of two consecutive wins."