Allegri: “A good workout”

Massimiliano Allegri says this afternoon’s training ground workout against Lucento provided a useful assessment of his team’s condition ahead of the new campaign.

The 46-year-old ran the rule over a number of first-team players during the first 45 minutes, before using the opportunity to cast his eye over several youngsters after the break.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Allegri said: “We missed a few good chances and hit the woodwork several times but we looked in decent shape, a sign that we’ve been working well over the pre-season period.

“I was interested in checking out the conditions of those who will remain with the first team, and received positive signs during the first half.”