"We are among the teams that aim to win the Scudetto. But let's take it one step at a time and think about tomorrow's match."
Coach Massimiliano Allegri said this on the eve of the first league match against Udinese.
"To win - he added - you need daily work on a physical, technical and mental level. We must arrive in March in the fight for the Scudetto and this will mean that we will have found a balance".
As for the match against Udinese, Allegri said it will be a "difficult" match because "the first of the league is always difficult" and because "we find a very strong team physically. They have very good players on the counterattack, and behind they are very well structured. To bring home the three points at home you will need a solid and technical performance, with great patience ".
As for Ronaldo, Allegri said that "he has always trained well. He never told us he wanted to leave".
"On Thursday - the coach specified - he did not play because I gave him half a day off, but he is fine and available tomorrow".
When asked about an alleged 'double management' between Ronaldo and the team, Allegri replied that "there is always a management of Juve. Ronaldo will be an added value for us because he guarantees many goals. It is clear that then we will have to work as a team to exalt the individual ".
And on Massimiliano Allegri, new purchase of banknotes: "I am very happy for Locatelli's arrival. He is not in optimal conditions and he will need a few more days. Tomorrow he will come to Udine and if necessary he will be able to play for 15/20 minutes" .