Di Livio: “Juventus are a good team but not exceptionally strong”

Former Juventus and Fiorentina wing-back Angelo Di Livio weighed in on the Bianconeri’s recent form: “Juventus are a good team but not exceptionally strong.” Speaking in an interview with TVPlay (via FCInter1908), the former Italy international discussed a range of subjects, including his former team and the change of formation and tactics involving modern wing-backs:

“I hate wingers who play standing still; you can’t play that role if you don’t attack depth. Among the top players in the position is Dimarco, who also has a wonderful foot and can score goals.”

Regarding Juventus, Di Livio offered his analysis, saying, “Juventus is a good team but not exceptionally strong. Last year, in my opinion, was a positive season despite everything. After the Inter-Juve match, the motivations dropped, and the team faded away. The first half of yesterday’s match wasn’t beautiful; there were even boos. However, I liked the second half, especially after the goal. I saw players who liberated themselves psychologically. Allegri’s stay? It’s not so certain that he will leave, especially if he wins the Coppa Italia and secures qualification for the next Champions League. I would give him another year of opportunity since he still has one season left on his contract.”

Moving on to Juventus’s transfer market, Di Livio outlined his ideal acquisitions, stating, “In goal, I would keep Szczęsny and Perin. In defense, I would bring in Bellanova, while for the rest, I would confirm everyone because I have often seen a solid team that concedes few goals. In midfield, I would sign Koopmeiners and Ferguson instead of Locatelli, and I would keep Rabiot. Chiesa should play high on the left, and then I would like to bring in an winger like Felipe Anderson, with Vlahovic confirmed as the central striker. I would also bring Soulé back home.”