Capello has delivered a scathing assessment of the goalless draw between his two former clubs Juventus and AC Milan, labelling the Serie A clash as “very boring” and criticising both teams for a lack of courage. Speaking to Radio anch’io Sport via Football Italia, the legendary Italian coach did not hold back after the disappointing stalemate at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday.
Capello, who enjoyed successful spells managing both clubs, was left unimpressed by the lack of attacking intent and risk-taking from either side. He felt the contest failed to live up to its billing as a heavyweight clash. “Juve-Milan was not a great show,” Capello said. “A very boring first half, the two teams didn’t have the courage to take any risks. We saw a little bit more in the second half. From two teams like that, we were expecting more of a spectacle.”
The match was a cagey affair with few clear-cut opportunities, though Milan had the best chances to secure all three points. Christian Pulisic missed from the penalty spot, while Rafael Leao spurned a late opportunity to win the game. The home supporters made their feelings clear at the final whistle, booing their team off the pitch, a reaction Capello endorsed. “They were all rightly booed at the end,” he added.
The result was a damaging one for both teams’ ambitions. For Juventus, it marked their fifth consecutive draw across all competitions, a concerning run of form that leaves them fifth in the Serie A table. The draw was a missed opportunity for Milan, who failed to reclaim top spot and now sit in third place, two points behind leaders Napoli and Roma, heading into the October international break.
Both clubs will now have the international break to reflect on a frustrating result. Juventus manager Igor Tudor is under increasing pressure to find a winning formula and end the side’s stagnant run of form. Milan, meanwhile, will be disappointed to have dropped points from a winning position after being awarded a penalty. Both teams will be desperate to return to winning ways when domestic action resumes in mid-October.
