Emre Can needs surgery, Allegri to keep playing Ronaldo
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has made it clear that Cristiano Ronaldo will be starting in their league match against Empoli. However, the Italian champions will be missing their mid-fielder Emre Can, who needs to undergo surgery due to a thyroid complication. Allegri has warned his team to improve their finishing prowess, which he believes, has not been up to the mark. Further details follow.
How has Ronaldo been performing at Juventus?
After his move to Juventus, CR7 has scored five goals in 11 appearances. He seems to be adjusting well to the Italian style of football. He has started connecting well with Paulo Dybala and Juan Cuadrado in the attacking line-up. He has provided numerous assists as well. It remains to be seen if he gets back to the top of his form after Christmas.
Allegri believes Juventus needs to do better while finishing
Allegri pointed out that his team is not being able to score as much, considering the chances they are creating. Juventus have won all games this season except their draw against Genoa, which Allegri blamed on the complacency of his players. Before the league match, he has warned Juventus players that Empoli control the ball well and they have to be more careful.
Emre Can will have to undergo surgery
German mid-fielder Emre Can, who joined Juventus from Liverpool this season has been ruled out for an unconfirmed period of time after he was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule. It is believed that surgery is unavoidable for the mid-fielder who started out with Bayern Munich before joining the Reds for whom he made 166 appearances. He has played eight matches for Juventus.
