Despite the collective collapse, Allegri found time to discuss the individual contributions of his players, including those returning from injury and young prospects earning their place in the XI. He specifically praised Antonio Vergara for his display in the middle of the park, though he was less satisfied with the distribution of Alisson Santos, who played 80 minutes before being replaced by Benoit Badiashile.
“Vergara played very well as a left-sided central midfielder, with intensity and quality,” Allegri noted. “Alisson, on the other…
