Giorgio Chiellini , Andrea Barzagli , and Leonardo Bonucci played as center-backs in Massimiliano Allegri 's Juventus .
The switch to a four-man back-line also allowed Allegri to rotate several players , such as centre-backs Giorgio Chiellini , Andrea Barzagli , and Leonardo Bonucci , as well as right-backs Dani Alves and Stephan Lichtsteiner , while centre-forward Mario Mandžukić was deployed in a deeper , wider role , as a winger or attacking midfielder on the left flank ; this new position utilised the Croatian 's work-rate , intelligence , hold-up play , and ability to cover for teammates making overlapping runs , in particular those of left-back Alex Sandro , while Mandžukić 's height and ability in the air also enabled him to function essentially as a `` target man '' in wider areas .
Massimiliano Allegri