Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has been named Italy’s coach of the year for the second time.

The 48-year-old, who first won the Panchina D’Oro award while coaching Cagliari in 2009, steered Juve to the Serie A title and to a Champions League final against Barcelona last season.

Former Milan manager Allegri also won the Coppa Italia during his first year in charge at Juventus Stadium and has recently been linked with reigning Premier League champions Chelsea.

He told legaserie.it: “I must thank my players, because if I deserve this award then it’s down to them.

“I work hard every year to improve myself and my squad and to realise the potential I know we have.”

Lazio chief Stefano Pioli came second in the voting for the ‘Golden Bench’ while current Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri finished third after managing to keep Empoli in Serie A last term.

The award for Serie B coach of the year went to Roberto Stellone of Frosinone, who guided the southern club to an historic promotion to the top flight in May.

Teramo coach Vincenzo Vivarini was recognised for his work with the Lega Pro outfit from Abruzzo.

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