Maurizio Sarri said Friday it
had been "heavy" to have to skip Juve's first two wins of the
season due to pneumonia.
"It wasn't simple to stay out, for a coach training and going
into the dugout is life itself," said the former Napoli and
Chelsea tactician.
"It's been heavy, but the medical staff made me understand
that it was better to take a step backwards before rather than
taking a longer one afterwards.
"I thank the medical staff who coddled me for 20 days.
"I agreed (to stay out) because I was aware that my staff was
going ahead in great style on the field and in the dugout."
In Sarri's absence, Juve won 1-0 at Parma and beat Napoli 4-3
at home.
They travel to Fiorentina at 15:00 Saturday.
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