Allegri insists Juventus still in control of destiny
Turin:ju vent us coach massimiliano Allegri said his side were still in control of their destiny after Kalidou Koulibaly’s last-gasp winner saw Napoli reduce the gap on the Serie A champions to just one point -- setting off wild celebrations in Naples.
Senegalese defender Koulibaly was the toast of Napoli fans after his 90th-minute header sealed the 1-0 win and blew the championship open with four games to play.
The victory in Turin sparked joyous scenes on the streets of Naples, with fireworks and exuberant fans diving into the fountain at the Piazza Trieste e Trento in the historic town centre.
Six-time defending champions Juventus have 85 points from 34 games with Napoli, bidding for a third Scudetto after 1987 and 1990, on 84.
“We are still top of the table, we still have the advantage ,” allegri said.
“Now we have a rest day, then we have to prepare for what I think really will be the decisive match for our season against Inter Milan (next Saturday).
“I think the title race will remain open until May 20. There’s nothing you can take for granted in football.” But despite blasting “a terrible game for both teams”
Allegri said he could not reproach his side who have had a gruelling season, reaching the Champions League quarter-finals and the Italian Cup final.