Dusan Vlahovic’s absence doesn’t worry Massimiliano Allegri, who noted that the striker resumed running on Friday.
Following a break for the World Cup, Juve is getting ready to resume the Serie A season against Cremonese next Wednesday. Vlahovic has been dealing with a groin injury.
The Serbian international scored in his lone World Cup match in Qatar, putting the ball in the back of the net as Switzerland defeated his team 3-2.
With seven goals this season, Vlahovic is the Bianconeri’s top scorer, and head coach Allegri is unconcerned about his injury history.
He said after a 1-1 friendly draw with Standard Liege on Friday: “No. I’m never worried, think what philosophy of life I have. I see all things as an opportunity.
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“If we had had [Paul] Pogba and all the great players we have, perhaps [Fabio] Miretti, [Nicolo] Fagioli would not have played.
“They are all good to say: ‘Don’t let young players play’. Young players, unless they are extraordinary players, play if certain situations arise.”
After missing the World Cup due to a knee injury, Pogba is making progress toward returning to full fitness.
The 29-year-old, who returned to the Turin giants after leaving Manchester United, is awaiting his first game of the current campaign.
Allegri said of the France midfielder: “Pogba has been running for four to five days, he’s been doing work and his knee is responding well.
“Then there’s [Mattia] De Sciglio who’s working, [Juan] Cuadrado ran and his knee doesn’t bother him, [Leonardo] Bonucci’s inflammation is slowly improving. We need to be confident and concentrate on what we have.”
