After the prank in Turin, the Sarri group is not out there is time to dream again – The Republic

Since the triumph of tactical kick out the most thankless verdict. In an ending that burns like a whip. The theme dictates beginning the Juventus coach Allegri with the prudence of those who rely on quiet strength of a well-oiled team to 14 wins in a row. The ranking aims to Juventus overtaking the unexpected leaders. Others would launch into a mad, blind, reckless assault. The attitude of the four-time champions Italy rather surprising twice, is inspired by the calculation rather than courage. The first decision is a deep nod of respect for Naples: the new defensive formula, line passing from three to four. so it does not repeat the mistake of Turin with a thinner and short defensive trio left two free zones in the corners, the left one choice right away as the operational area of ​​Insigne, also decisive for assists.

The defense of Allegri holds in the first time with the sufferer but decisive Bonucci. It must surrender in the second half, when the knee hit dangerously creaking. But on defense it is invaluable reveals another trick: two midfielders, almost always or Khedira and Marchisio Marchisio and Pogba, shaking forming a double barrier which closes the vertical connecting line between Jorginho and Higuain. The bomber then remains alone and without more leads forward, abandoned to his fate as a missionary in a foreign land.

The second is of equal respect for Napoli: check, as the fourth on the right in the middle line, Sami Khedira. Evident: Allegri knows that in Napoli plays the most fearsome specialist entries, Hamsik, just the player that Juve had tried to bring in Turin when he was with Benitez unresolved champion, playing back to goal, sacrificed a nebulous role and endless arguments. Khedira helps to reduce the performance of Hamsik, with more black crest but too low yesterday. Struggling without shine even Insigne and Callejon: is fatal that Napoli limits those triangles that can pierce like drills outdoor areas of rivals. This time on the wing tip Juve on the excessive physicality left of Pogba, balancing the action right with Khedira and Lichtsteiner, the second to the first trailer.

Sarri can not hope more against a massive Juve, It must recognize strength and output speed. But he does not resign even when its not able to consistently occupy advanced positions, resulting decent pressure but not suffocating: However high cards to play, we test, we hoped, because Koulibaly is the usual column, Albiol the other, Turin but also certifies the majestic ductility Hysai, which is not afraid to compete at times with Pogba. In a game that is solved in a close battle, with close relation in a small space, to make it appear the small field like a ring, are exemplary in the solidity Allan and Jorginho, frequent antagonist of Pogba when it is focused and it does Dybala thick veil Sarri on the plant.

the good stars, and Juventus has many, moving into the final solution. Mertens takes over from Insigne, but nothing changes. Allegri

delete before Morata, then Dybala. The second is a coin tossed in the air: Alex Sandro, a defender who is likely to still more tangling the game. To Allegri it looks like an attempt to put in the freezer 0-0. But the field was also entered Simone Zaza. He has the key to fly the Juve in the final sprint for the lead. An acceleration that does not throw some Napoli off the track, there is still time to race, win, dream.

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