The Former Juventus head coach had words of praise for the club's 34-year-old superstar, though he thinks they could face a Serie A challenge
Massimiliano Allegri lauded the mentality of Cristiano Ronaldo, while the former Juventus head coach believes Inter can win the Scudetto.
"His strength is on a mental level," said Allegri. "He is 34 years old, he has won championships, European titles and golden balls but he continues to give himself important stimuli that make the difference.
"The technique is fundamental to stay at high levels for many years, but the difference is made by the head and the professionalism. If I prefer to coach Ronaldo or a young talent? Ronaldo, without a doubt."
Reflecting on his exit, Allegri said: "I have absolutely not regretted the choice made with Juventus, things must not be forced. After five years it was time to take a break, perhaps the president had understood it before me."
There is a touch of Juve at Inter this season, with former Bianconeri coach Antonio Conte joining chief executive Giuseppe Marotta in Milan.
Allegri won four straight Serie A title under Marotta's leadership before the 62-year-old moved to Inter in 2018 and the Nerazzurri are now one of the favourites to dethrone Juve.
"At Juve I won both with him [Marotta] and without him," Allegri added. "At Inter he built a strong team and with Conte he made a choice of weight on the bench. They can win the scudetto."
hpchmgn
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Allegri: Old Lady is in my vein!
vobblnoy
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Yes Allegri perfectly understands CRISTIANO RONALDO AND YES cos CR7 biggest talent is his mental strength.
EmeraldJ
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Cristiano Ronaldo should be included in the dictionary and the word should mean HARDWORK
Hayabckrs
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Its a possibility, but its just very very hard to beat this current Juve to the scudetto. The mentality of win win win is intact, the agility and the strength of champions is intact. It will be very very very difficult though conte and marotta are in Inter causing changes