Andrea Barzagli hopes for a “relaxed atmosphere” in Turin against England and slammed Antonio Conte controversy.
The Juventus defender spoke to reporters after last night’s 2-2 draw in Bulgaria.
“It certainly wasn’t a great performance and we made costly errors in the first half,” said Barzagli.
He was also asked about the furious row between Juve and Conte, sparked by the Claudio Marchisio knee injury on international duty.
Andrea Barzagli hopes for a “relaxed atmosphere” in Turin against England and slammed Antonio Conte controversy.
The Juventus defender spoke to reporters after last night’s 2-2 draw in Bulgaria.
“It certainly wasn’t a great performance and we made costly errors in the first half,” said Barzagli.
He was also asked about the furious row between Juve and Conte, sparked by the Claudio Marchisio knee injury on international duty.
“I think the controversy around Marchisio was basically invented, because Conte’s training sessions are absolutely normal.
“The injury Claudio had could’ve happened at any moment. It’s not as if it was a muscular problem.”
At first there were fears Marchisio had snapped the anterior cruciate ligament, but later tests showed any lesion was so minimal that he could even resume training in a couple of days.
Nonetheless, the tension over this incident sparked a vicious response from Juventus fans against their old Coach, some of them even sending death threats.
Barzagli tried to calm the waters ahead of Tuesday’s friendly against England, which will be at the Juventus Stadium in Turin.
“I expect a relaxed atmosphere. We must remember the past and I am certain the Coach will be welcomed in the best way.”