Massimiliano Allegri expresses his excitement
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri expresses his excitement for the start of the Europa League and sees it as an important opportunity for the team to qualify for next year's Champions League. He acknowledges the difficulty of facing French teams and warns against underestimating their technical ability and speed. Allegri also notes that being eliminated from the Champions League group stage has left the team feeling angry, and they are determined to make the most of their Europa League campaign. He emphasizes the importance of filling the gaps in their schedule with more matches, and recognizes that playing on Thursdays and Sundays can be challenging, but he is confident that he has the squad depth to handle it. Finally, Allegri stresses the need to respect their opponents and not to take any team for granted, even if they are perceived to be weaker on paper.