Alessandro Del Piero admits Juventus ‘surprised’ him against Lazio and believes it was smart of Andrea Pirlo to bench Cristiano Ronaldo.
Juventus recovered from a goal down against Lazio on Saturday to claim a 3-1 win at the Allianz Stadium.
“I didn’t expect their reaction because Juventus have been struggling physically over the last few weeks,” Del Piero told Sky Sport Italia.
Cristiano Ronaldo started on the bench against Lazio and entered the pitch in the second half.
Alessandro Del Piero admits Juventus ‘surprised’ him against Lazio and believes it was smart of Andrea Pirlo to bench Cristiano Ronaldo.
Juventus recovered from a goal down against Lazio on Saturday to claim a 3-1 win at the Allianz Stadium.
“I didn’t expect their reaction because Juventus have been struggling physically over the last few weeks,” Del Piero told Sky Sport Italia.
Cristiano Ronaldo started on the bench against Lazio and entered the pitch in the second half.
“It was a smart move by both Pirlo and him. Juventus won without six starters. They rested, so they are ready to play now,” Del Piero claimed
“Lazio had a great start, but Juventus fought back. They were consistent and that’s great news considering their next game against Porto.
“Juventus will need a perfect game. Chiesa’s goal in Portugal turned things around for Juve, but if Porto keep the same intensity of the first leg, it will be hard for the Bianconeri.
“It will be challenging, but they are in a good moment. Juventus had dropped a little, but they seem to have recovered now.