Juventus Coach Calls Him A Thief, Inter Milan Is Offended

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri. (X/@juventusfc)

JAKARTA - Inter Milan and Juventus' competition for the top of the 2023/2024 Serie A standings is heating up. Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri said the fight was like a'stealer being chased by guards'. Allegri also offended Inter.

The term 'guard and thief' became crowded in Italian football. Because, Allegri gave an inaccurate parable when describing the competition for the league title.

Allegri said that the feud between Juve and Inter was like guards and thieves. "Currently, thieves are constantly running and guards must be able to catch him," Allegri was quoted as saying by Football Italia.

The statement, which became the controversy of the 56-year-old coach, was conveyed after Juve beat Sassuolo 3-0, Wednesday, January 17 in the morning WIB. The victory made the Bianconeri close the distance between points and Inter.

Now, Juve, who have 49 points, is only two points adrift of the Nerazzurri. Meanwhile, AC Milan, which is in third place, has 42 points.

Allegri actually answered from the parable of the Inter director, Beppe Marotta. Previously, Marotta said Inter was like a 'thin that tried to avoid shooting from hunters'.

The war of parables, which is also an psy war of two opposing teams, competed for the title of the league.

Only Allegri's statement made the Inter camp offended. The reason is, they are likened to thieves.

Even though he felt offended, Marotta chose not to reply to Allegri's statement. Meanwhile, Inter coach Simone Inzaghi did not question Allegri's words. According to him, it is normal in Italian football.

"I've heard and read about it. I think it's a natural thing in the dynamics of the world of football," said Inzaghi.

"I've been in the world for a long time (ball football). So I understand very well. Currently, fierce competition is taking place in Serie A," he said.

"But I will also not ignore AC Milan, who are only a few points behind. They are an exhaustive team and are currently in the best condition," said Inzaghi, who is currently in Saudi Arabia, in the race for Supercoppa Italiana.

Inter will face Lazio in the semifinals of Supercoppa Italiana on Saturday, January 20, 2024, early morning WIB. Because they were in Saudi Arabia, Inter and three other teams missed the Serie A match this weekend.

Juve also have the opportunity to win the throne in the standings if they beat Lecce in an away match. Juve also still meets Inter at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, February 4, 2024.

On the other hand, Allegri himself has come under pressure. Since returning to Juve in 2021, he has never brought a team to win the Scudetto or trophy again. Kontras when Allegri came for the first time to Juve in 2014.

During his time with Juve until 2019, he won the Scudetto up to five times. Not to mention Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana and twice became Champions League finalists.