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Sacchi says Juventus style prevents Champions League glory

Former AC Milan coach Arrigo Sacchi has dismissed Juventus as a Champions League contender.

Sacchi says Juve's style of play just isn't what is required to win the title.

He said, "Dominant clubs have won the Champions League, from Alfredo Di Stefano's Real Madrid to Ajax in the 1970s through to Pep Guardiola's Barcelona.

“I like Juventus very much when they take the initiative, but they only play like that for 15 minutes and then retreat, just defend and seek the counter-attack.

“They're not making the most of their attacking potential or feeding the strikers. I would love to ask Max Allegri why they do that. I fear it is a physical issue, so the team cannot handle playing in a certain way for an entire half of football.

“Many Juventus fans ask me the same question and I'd honestly love to know."

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