Fabio Capello says he has 'greater belief' in Juventus for a Scudetto comeback than in their next rivals Milan.
The veteran Serie A and international Coach held the reins of both clubs, and will be among those watching intently their clash tomorrow night at 19:45.
“It has the appeal of a comeback, and that's a lot to say,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “Juve have to find themselves, taking back the characteristics they have always possessed: hunger and determination.
Fabio Capello says he has 'greater belief' in Juventus for a Scudetto comeback than in their next rivals Milan.
The veteran Serie A and international Coach held the reins of both clubs, and will be among those watching intently their clash tomorrow night at 19:45.
“It has the appeal of a comeback, and that's a lot to say,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “Juve have to find themselves, taking back the characteristics they have always possessed: hunger and determination.
“Milan are developing one game at a time. I can imagine how [Coach Sinisa] Mihajlovic must be feeling.
“He'd like to see the attitude and the results of his trainings being reproduced in a game.
“The problem is that sometimes the players are unable to perform the way they showed during the week.
“There are shirts, like that of Milan, that are heavier than others, but this is what makes a player truly great: being able to give his best, without allowing the name of his team to affect him.
“As for the Scudetto comeback, I have greater faith in Juventus.
“I'd say their first response has already been shown and I think they could come back to fight for the title.
“A slow start was predictable after the farewells of [Carlos] Tevez, [Arturo] Vidal and [Andrea] Pirlo.
“Milan changed very much and their Coach needs time. Football unfortunately is impatient.
“When you buy several high-profile players, you think you're over the hump, but that's not how it works.
“In order to win you must have a solid base and sign two excellent players at a time.”
Capello was then asked about two of Juventus' best talents, Paul Pogba and Paulo Dybala.
“For Pogba too an initial decline might have been predictable. The effects of placing him in a position of such great responsibility are considerable.
“Now they gave him the baton of the orchestra conductor and things have changed for him. It's just a matter of patience, as his talent is beyond discussion.
“I like Dybala a lot. He has enormous quality, he is young, and at 22 he must be given the chance to make mistakes or take a break. That's part of the process of growth.”