Max Allegri full of praise for Empoli as Juve struggle to win | OneFootball

Massimiliano Allegri was full of praise for opponents Empoli has his Juventus side struggled to a 2-1 win away at the Carlo Castellani.

Two second half goals from Cristiano Ronaldo were enough to give the Old Lady all three points, but immediately after the match the coach was effusive in his admiration for the Azzurri.

“The team had started with the right approach, but after 10 minutes we slowed down the tempo of our passing and allowed a few too many Empoli counters,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia after the 2-1 victory.

“Empoli are tough to play against, as they had one centre-forward, two trequartista and the wingers that had pace, so we had to be wary of the counter and that is how they scored the goal.

“In the second half, we created many chances and deserved the victory, but we have to tip our hats to Empoli for being so well-organised and impressive.

“I left at the end because there were five seconds to go and we would either win or equalise, there was no other option.”