Gigi Buffon admits Juventus’ 14 point Serie A lead is ‘a lot’, and says Max Allegri was ‘brave’ to take over from Antonio Conte.
The Bianconeri stretched their lead at the top of the table this weekend, beating Palermo in Sicily before seeing Roma go down 2-0 at home to Sampdoria.
“Is the Scudetto won? Well, a lead of 14 points is a lot,” Buffon admitted in an interview with Sky.
“Few thought we could do this, repeat this feat for a fourth time in a row.
Gigi Buffon admits Juventus’ 14 point Serie A lead is ‘a lot’, and says Max Allegri was ‘brave’ to take over from Antonio Conte.
The Bianconeri stretched their lead at the top of the table this weekend, beating Palermo in Sicily before seeing Roma go down 2-0 at home to Sampdoria.
“Is the Scudetto won? Well, a lead of 14 points is a lot,” Buffon admitted in an interview with Sky.
“Few thought we could do this, repeat this feat for a fourth time in a row.
“I’m happy for myself, for the players and for the fans, but also for Allegri.
“Only a brave man would take over Juventus after three Scudetti in a row, because probably no-one – including ourselves – thought we could do it again.”
The Italian international was speaking in Germany as Juventus prepare to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, and the goalkeeper believes the Old Lady have progressed on the European stage.
“The first game told us that we’re a good team who can play good football against anyone, and at times impose our game too.
“I think Borussia are one of the five or six best teams in Europe, so the fact that we played an even game with them, and in some instances were even better is a good sign.
“That said, we must do it again and confirm these things tomorrow.”