Andrea Raggi says Claudio Marchisio will be a major threat for Monaco to deal with when they face Juventus tomorrow.
The Italian centre-back was speaking at today’s pre-match Press conference, and singled out the midfielder for praise, having played alongside him at Empoli.
“I consider Claudio a top performer in his role,” Raggi explained as he looked ahead to the Champions League Quarter Final.
Andrea Raggi says Claudio Marchisio will be a major threat for Monaco to deal with when they face Juventus tomorrow.
The Italian centre-back was speaking at today’s pre-match Press conference, and singled out the midfielder for praise, having played alongside him at Empoli.
“I consider Claudio a top performer in his role,” Raggi explained as he looked ahead to the Champions League Quarter Final.
“I had the honour of playing with him at Empoli for a year before he returned to Juve, and at that time I was already convinced he’d be a great player.
“He’s proving that he’s a key player, and a complete one. He’ll definitely be a danger to us.”
One man who will not be providing danger to the principality side is Paul Pogba, who will miss both games with a hamstring injury.
“Pogba’s injury was definitely a blow for Juve, but watching the match in Dortmund, Juve put in a great performance without him.
“The eleven who take the field for Juve tomorrow are top players, and the same is true for those on the bench.
“He’s definitely a big absence, but I’m convinced that whoever plays in his place will be at his level.”
Finally, Raggi identified Bianconeri striker Carlos Tevez as the main threat, as he will be playing against the Argentine tomorrow.
“I think Tevez is a great striker,” the 30-year-old admitted.
“He’s made a difference for Juve this morning, a huge difference, he’s the number one danger in my opinion.
“It will require concentration for 95 minutes, because he’s really impressed me this year.
“Our strength is our team, our young lads, who tomorrow should play with the calm and freedom with which they played Arsenal.
“There’s more pressure on Juventus, we’re convinced that tomorrow we’ll go out onto the field with maximum peace of mind, and that’s a great advantage.”