Torino captain Kamil Glik has fired shots ahead of Sunday’s Derby della Mole by saying that the nation would celebrate a Granata victory.
The Polish defender will lead his side against the Old Lady this weekend hoping to avenge their last-gasp 2-1 defeat at Juventus Stadium in November.
“If we beat Juventus it will be a national celebration,” Glik said to Tuttosport.
“We are looking to prepare for this match like any other and want to give as little thought as possible to the fact that it’s a derby.”
Torino captain Kamil Glik has fired shots ahead of Sunday’s Derby della Mole by saying that the nation would celebrate a Granata victory.
The Polish defender will lead his side against the Old Lady this weekend hoping to avenge their last-gasp 2-1 defeat at Juventus Stadium in November.
“If we beat Juventus it will be a national celebration,” Glik said to Tuttosport.
“We are looking to prepare for this match like any other and want to give as little thought as possible to the fact that it’s a derby.”
The 27-year-old centre back has led his club to eighth place in Serie A and they still stand a chance of European qualification, but he underlined how vital the derby is to the Granata’s season.
“It’s the most important match of the year for us, but we must let our adrenaline levels rise only a few minutes before the whistle blows for kick off.
“Juventus are a better team, but we are proud to wear this shirt – for me it’s an honour.
“Three years ago when I arrived in Turin there wasn’t the same enthusiasm as there is today – the passion of the fans makes us happy.
“Whether it’s Juve or a smaller team, it doesn’t make a difference – we have to play our own game and be sure not to misrepresent ourselves."