Massimiliano Allegri, Juventus’s head coach, asserted that the Turin club faces the toughest moment in modern football history after the setback at Roma in the 25th round of Italy’s top flight. The remarks were relayed by Football Italia.
In Allegri’s view, Roma began the game with a measured tempo, but a decisive goal swung the balance. He emphasized that many people talk from the touchline, yet no era of football has witnessed a season like Juventus is enduring. He added that one poor result cannot erase the good work the team has produced so far, underscoring a broader perspective on the campaign.
The match unfolded at the Olimpico Stadium in Rome, where Roma claimed a 1-0 victory thanks to Gianluca Mancini’s 53rd-minute strike.
That goal halted Juventus’s four-match winning run and altered the mood around the club. Rome sits in fourth place with 47 points, while Juventus sits in eighth position with 35 points, highlighting the gap in the standings and the mounting pressure on the visitors.
Looking ahead, Roma are scheduled to face Sassuolo in their next league outing, a match slated for March 12. Juventus, meanwhile, are set to take on Sampdoria on the same day, keeping the calendar tight as the season unfolds.
In earlier reports, Juventus forward Moise Keane was sent off shortly after entering as a substitute against Roma, adding another twist to a tense afternoon for the visitors.