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Allegri 'won't abandon' Juventus after new points penalty: Lack of respect is incredible

Max Allegri says he won't quit Juventus.

Allegri was speaking after their 4-1 thrashing by Empoli, which came after being informed Juve had been handed a new 10-point penalty for their capital gains controversy.

“We need to talk to the club and see where we are playing. I don't know if they will even allow us to play in the Europa League, we'll have to wait and see," said Allegri, referring to potential UEFA Financial Fair Play penalties.

“Obviously, if you are out of all competition, you have to make one plan. We cannot say that Juventus will immediately get back to winning next season, but the important thing is to all be aligned during difficulties.

“It would be cowardly for me to abandon Juventus at this moment. I am disappointed tonight because it was an opportunity, but I also cannot reproach the team for anything, because it has been a continual chasing down of situations.

“I want to point out one thing: Juventus are second in the table, we earned that on the field. We accept everything, but I really hope this just gets sorted out once and for all. It's a steady drip, drip, drip, let them just decide where they want Juventus to be, tell us and resolve the problem.

“It is a lack of respect towards people who are working, players and coaches. I am not telling them what to decide, I just ask them to decide once and for all. It's incredible. Just incredible. Enough is enough."

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