Juventus had to start winning some of these games against teams ahead of them in the league table to have any chance of ensuring a Champions League berth, but found themselves a short time before coming back to a 1–1 draw. He was defeated by the mighty Napoli. As the second part of the season was going on at home.
Speaking after the game, coach Massimiliano Allegri tried to defend his side's mostly indifferent performance.
"It was a face-off for the position and Napoli was missing four first-choice players, we missed six last time, so these things happen.
“We had a chance to take the lead, but the last third was a bit unremarkable and hasty. We got back on level terms and hurried again.
"We have to look at it positively, as an achievable point. I want to be more calm and focused in the last third, but some of it has to do with the characteristics of the players. Napoli have some great passers-by, our There are some areas where we need to improve, but overall it was a good performance."
Goalscorer Federico Chiesa started on the left before switching with Federico Bernardeschi.
“Seeing that Fauji Gholam only played 34 minutes this season, it was normal to pit Chiesa against him with that kind of pace and aggression. After the draw, we went very fast for the long ball and needed more patience.
"We should have scored a few more goals, but we got Chiassa on target, got better with the set play conditions and had that opportunity with Weston McKennie, so we're getting there."
Juve's issues with scoring have been plaguing them this season with low goal-scoring contributions from midfield.
"Adrian Rabiot did better in the first half, we should have made more aggressive moves from the midfielder and topped the last third, when choosing the right final pass. We are fifth in the table but have scored only 28 goals, so we Know that this is something we have to work on.
“The boys were aggressive, focused, we just need to improve in that aspect where we have the game in hand and we can be patient. We shouldn't go for the long ball or try to go ahead, it's about passing and getting there."