Following his side’s 2-0 friendly loss against Borussia Dortmund in St Gallen, Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has admitted his side need to sign a specific kind of midfielder.
The game also saw Juventus try out a new kind of system – employing a 4-3-3 with Alvaro Morata and Paulo Dybala occupying the wider attacking roles.
Speaking about the defeat, he said: “You are never pleased to lose but we knew this game would be difficult having only trained for five days. We must improve certain things but this was a good workout, regardless of the outcome.
“Dybala and Morata certainly did their chances no harm ahead of the Supercoppa. Unfortunately, Mandzukic did not get the service he deserved but that will come. We still need to sign a midfielder who can play between the lines and the club is moving towards achieving this.”
Although he would not discuss specific transfer targets, he hinted at a move for Juan Cuadrado previously, this was quantified by the former AC Milan coach noting the importance of signings who will maintain the club’s balance while confirming Sami Khedira is nearing full fitness after some positive training sessions.
