Allegri has not always been popular with fans but not even Giovanni Trapattoni or Marcello Lippi won five straight titles
By Dan Cancian for The Gentleman Ultra
Massimiliano Allegri is one of the most successful managers of the modern era. The 51-year-old led Juventus to five consecutive Serie A titles, four Coppa Italia triumphs and two Champions League finals in five years in Turin, but his departure prompted a largely subdued reaction among fans. While many are thankful to Allegri for helping to sustain the club’s domestic dominance, a large number of supporters are happy to see the back of him.
A lack of a European trophy and a brand of football that was perceived as dull and pragmatic ultimately ended a marriage where love never truly blossomed. While Allegri was not universally liked by Juventus fans, he has earned his place in the club’s history and, statistically at least, should be considered among their greatest ever managers.
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