MILAN (Reuters) - Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri was delighted his side were involved in their first 0-0 draw of the season in midweek and is looking forward to the chance to finally coach his players. Allegri had become alarmed at the way his team's previously impregnable defence had been shipping goals after last Sunday's 3-2 defeat by Sampdoria in Serie A. Bonucci, one of Europe's top defenders, left for AC Milan in the close season, leaving Allegri to reshuffle the pieces. Also important for Allegri is that Juve have no midweek game next week and can prepare for the Napoli showdown on Dec 1. "We want to improve the quality of the football and our scoring opportunities, but we have improved the defence and I am glad about that."

Source: The Star November 23, 2017 12:33 UTC