# Miralem Pjanic Juventus tactical recollections

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> Updated: 2026-10-05T02:30:00.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

Former Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic shared anecdotes regarding his career and the tactical decisions of former manager Massimiliano Allegri. 

Pjanic detailed a specific maneuver used during a March 2019 match against Napoli. He stated that when Cristiano Ronaldo earned a foul, Allegri instructed medical staff to enter the pitch to assist Ronaldo, forcing him to temporarily leave the field. This allowed Pjanic to take the free kick and score a decisive goal.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Cristiano Ronaldo involved in Juventus tactical revelation and Portugal national team dispute

Miralem Pjanić revealed how Juventus manager Allegri strategically removed Cristiano Ronaldo to allow him to take a key free kick, while Ronaldo faces tension with Portugal manager Jorge Jesus.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristiano-ronaldo-involved-in-juventus-tactical-revelation-and-portugal-national-team-dispute

### 2026-10-03: Miralem Pjanic recalls Allegri tactic to bypass Ronaldo

Miralem Pjanic revealed at the Festival dello Sport how Massimiliano Allegri used a medical intervention to ensure Pjanic took a key free kick over Cristiano Ronaldo during a 2019 match against Napoli.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miralem-pjanic-discusses-juventus-roma-and-edin-dzeko

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