Massimiliano Allegri warned against an obsession with the Champions League as be unveiled a revamped side for Sunday’s Turin derby against city rivals Torino.
“The Champions League must not be experienced as an obsession, because when you have an obsession, you will not win anything,” said Allegri.
“I say everyone around Juventus should be very proud, because we have become stable in the top 10 European clubs.
“Our chances of progress are just the same as they were before the first leg,” he insisted.
“We got a lot wrong in that game. Having said that, Tottenham have for years been the most prolific side in the Premier League with a strong defence and the top scorer (Harry Kane). They are not an easy team to face.
“The important thing now is to focus on Serie A and the Italian Cup semi-final, because there’s a long way to go before March 6 and Wembley.”
“(Paulo) Dybala is in good condition, but not enough to start. He can probably play about 30 minutes. From next week, Blaise Matuidi will be available too,” added Allegri.
“I can confirm Miralem Pjanic and Sami Khedira will start in midfield, but I have yet to decide who the third will be.”
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