TURIN (Reuters) – The ongoing investigation into switch dealings by Juventus has executed nothing to have an effect on a relaxed dressing room ambiance, coach Massimiliano Allegri mentioned on Saturday forward of their Serie A sport towards Genoa.
Italian prosecutors searched the Turin membership’s workplaces this week as a part of an investigation into participant transfers, together with the phrases of the summer season sale of Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United.
The case has triggered a stir in the Italian media, however Juventus reiterated that they’ve all the time acted in compliance with current legal guidelines. Allegri mentioned it has executed nothing to disrupt his workforce’s preparation.
“The setting is certainly one of full serenity. What we have to do is put a successful run collectively,” he informed a information convention forward of Sunday’s sport.
“I’ve nothing to say about the remaining, the membership has issued press releases and has professionals to care for the matter.”
Juventus beat backside facet Salernitana 2-0 on Tuesday to get well from again-to-again defeats towards Chelsea and Atalanta.
Allegri’s facet, seventh in Serie A following a poor begin to the season, now face one other workforce in the relegation zone – Andriy Shevchenko’s Genoa.
“We have to win once more towards Genoa, who’re coming off two defeats and a draw with Shevchenko,” Allegri mentioned.
“He is an efficient coach despite his younger age and he had a terrific expertise with the Ukraine nationwide workforce, attaining unbelievable outcomes. For us it is a crucial, should-win match.”
(Reporting by Alasdair Mackenzie; Editing by Rohith Nair)