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Juventus coach Allegri refuses to criticise players after AC Milan defeat: We should be proud

Juventus coach Max Allegri was happy with his players despite defeat to AC Milan.

Allegri refused to criticise the team after the 1-0 reverse.

“I thanked the lads after the game, because it has been an extraordinary season and we must try to close it with honour in Udine. I don't wish this season upon anyone, seeing points taken away, given back, taken again," Allegri told DAZN.

“The performance tonight was all we could do. It has been an anomalous season, that is obvious to everyone. People say that Juventus failed this season, but we still managed to amass 69 points, despite everything that happened.

“It's sad to say it, but our season ended in Seville. That is where we ran out of mental energy. We got the marking wrong on the cross and Giroud scored a great header, but it was still a goal we could've avoided.

“As I said, it has been an anomalous season, the team put together 69 points, so we should be proud and thank them for what they did. If what happened off the field had not happened, we'd still be qualified for the Champions League."

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