United target Vidal told to improve attitude
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has denied Arturo Vidal was dropped as a result of his off-field behaviour but told the player he must improve his attitude.
Vidal, who is again being linked with a transfer to Manchester United, was reported to have been fined and dropped for last weekend’s 3-2 victory over Roma as a result of a nightclub brawl.
Allegri has denied Vidal – who came on as a late substitute – was left out of the starting lineup because of that but has warned the midfielder to think carefully about his actions.
“There is no rift with Vidal,” Allegri told La Repubblica. “He didn’t play against Roma for technical reasons. He has played a lot of games and this match came in a period when he has played in fits and starts.
“He’s had a knee problem and returned from the national team with flexor trouble.”
The manager then added in Tuttosport: “What happened off the pitch had nothing to do with it — that’s a matter for the club. Now, though, he must adopt a different attitude.”
Chile manager Jorge Sampaoli confirmed that Vidal had again suffered pain in his knee after the 3-0 friendly victory over Peru on Friday.
“Arturo played a game of great intensity,” he said. “He finished the match tired and the tendon in his knee was sore. We’ll see how it evolves, but apparently it’s not too serious.”
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