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Juventus legend Buffon: The 'substantial' differences between Conte and Allegri

Juventus legend Buffon: The 'substantial' differences between Conte and Allegri
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Juventus legend Gigi Buffon says there's major differences between Napoli coach Antonio Conte and AC Milan's Max Allegri.

Buffon played for both coaches at Juve.

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On their differences, the former goalkeeper told DAZN:  “Substantial. In some ways, Max gives greater confidence to his players on the pitch, especially the creative ones. He tries to get them to perform as they instinctively come onto the pitch.

"Antonio  tries more to codify their roles, tactically. In terms of management and mentality, they're both great, winners, and you can feel it. Conte has the ferocity, Allegri the courage.

"Regardless of how you see his teams play and the impression you get, he's one of those people who isn't afraid in critical moments and makes decisions without overthinking it.

"Conte is more conservative in his starting lineup, while I remember that Allegri, when he put Juventus down to four strikers with Mandzukic wide, was playing for a job on the bench. And he didn't give a damn: he's always extremely optimistic, and that also transmits to the team.”

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