Work for Coppa Italia semi begins in Vinovo

Following last night’s 1-1 draw with Scudetto rivals Roma in the capital, the Bianconeri regrouped on the training ground this morning to begin preparations for Thursday’s Coppa Italia semi-final first leg against Fiorentina at Juventus Stadium.

The Viola head into the game boasting a 12-game unbeaten streak in all competitions and will therefore represent a tough test for a Juventus side attempting to juggle three competitions.

Massimiliano Allegri and his backroom staff know they have little time to waste in planning a convincing assault on a tournament the club last won in 1995, and got straight down to work in the Vinovo sunshine.

Those involved in last night’s stalemate at the Stadio Olimpico underwent a warm-down session, while the remainder of the group, including Paul Pogba and Stefano Sturaro, conducted a full workout.

Tomorrow will see Allegri preview the clash with journalists at the Juventus Center media complex, with his press conference scheduled for midday CET.