Juan Cuadrado defends Andrea Pirlo and admits he didn’t believe Cristiano Ronaldo could have joined Juventus.
The winger was the host of a remote meeting with the Liceo Scientifico S.Anna’s students in Turin.
“Us footballers are often away from home, and during the pandemic, I had a chance to spend more time with my family,” the Colombian said.
“It’s bad to play without fans, but we are professional, and we must do things in the best possible way.”
Cuadrado tested positive for COVID in January.
Juan Cuadrado defends Andrea Pirlo and admits he didn’t believe Cristiano Ronaldo could have joined Juventus.
The winger was the host of a remote meeting with the Liceo Scientifico S.Anna’s students in Turin.
“Us footballers are often away from home, and during the pandemic, I had a chance to spend more time with my family,” the Colombian said.
“It’s bad to play without fans, but we are professional, and we must do things in the best possible way.”
Cuadrado tested positive for COVID in January.
“I was calm, I was asymptomatic, and I could train anyway. It was hard because I could not help my teammates. I rested physically and mentally,” he claimed.
Juventus sit third in the Serie A table and will face Torino on Saturday.
“Pirlo is doing a great job. It’s not easy to join a top club. There have been many changes, and we need to have patience.
“We lost some points, and that’s why we are in this position. Now we must earn as many points as possible and try to reach a Champions League placement. The Coppa Italia Final is also crucial for us.
“We hope we can win the derby. We must have no fear. We are training to get the best possible result.”
How is it like to train with Cristiano Ronaldo?
“He is a great professional. You can only learn by working with him. He is a model for what he does in every game and every training session.
“I didn’t believe he could have joined Juventus. Now I am happy he is part of the team. I used to wear the No. 7 before he arrived, but I gave it to him without any problem. Playing is what matters. It’s better to give than to receive.”