The coach after the defeat against Chelsea: “We knew it was a difficult game, and the incidents made it even more complicated. We were more organized with ten men than with eleven.”

The defeat against Chelsea was clear, especially in terms of the score, but Massimiliano Allegri is not discouraged after the loss to the Blues. “I’m sorry about the result,” he began, “and because when you lose, you can never be happy, but we knew it was a difficult game and the incidents made it even more complicated. Now we have to prepare as best we can because the result on Sunday will be important.” The Livorno coach continued his analysis with a calm demeanor: “We haven’t had any injuries in a month of preparation, and that’s crucial. From Tuesday, we’ll be working toward the Coppa Italia, and the guys who arrived later will have time to catch up with the others.” He then returned to the defeat against Chelsea: “With ten men, we were more organized than when we were eleven. We should have been more careful with the first two goals we conceded, but in general, the team has improved defensively compared to the past. It wasn’t easy to stay compact here, especially given how the game unfolded. Of course, we should have avoided the goal from a set piece that made it 1-0 and the second goal we conceded in that manner, but it will serve as experience.”

Transfer market—  Allegri also spoke about Thiaw’s departure: “He was an important player and we’re sorry to see him go, but the club is doing well. That’s the transfer market and we’re ready for it. Do we need a defender more than a striker in terms of numbers? We have Gabbia, Pavlovic, and Tomori, so that’s enough for next Sunday…” In reality, De Winter will most likely be there despite Allegri not mentioning him. On the other hand, the former Juventus coach spoke about Bari: “It’s the first do-or-die game of the season and we want to be ready after a week of good training. We want to do well and move forward. Modric? He had half an hour in his legs and instead played 45 minutes. He’s an important player and will do well.”