Andrea Barzagli sees Juventus’ Champions League quarter-final with Monaco as an even encounter, but admits he was relieved to draw the French side.
The two sides meet on Tuesday at the Juventus Stadium and Barzagli, who has just returned from a lengthy injury, said that the Bianconeri can dream of winning the tournament.
“It will be 50-50, but with other teams the percentages would have been less,” Barzagli has told La Stampa.
Andrea Barzagli sees Juventus’ Champions League quarter-final with Monaco as an even encounter, but admits he was relieved to draw the French side.
The two sides meet on Tuesday at the Juventus Stadium and Barzagli, who has just returned from a lengthy injury, said that the Bianconeri can dream of winning the tournament.
“It will be 50-50, but with other teams the percentages would have been less,” Barzagli has told La Stampa.
“On paper, I thought the draw went well and that we were fortunate. Dreaming doesn’t cost anything, and the Champions League is also down to injuries, form and luck.
“Against Monaco we will play our game and if we progress from this round we will be in the semi-final – from there anything can happen.”
The 33-year-old centre-back also reflected on his recovery from injury, as he has made only five appearances all season for the Old Lady.
“It was hard. Even more so when you think you’ve got through it and are then told that you have to be out for another three months, that’s a real blow.
“You must always try to not feel as though you’re finished. The days without playing were very long, without contact with the squad and the emotions of winning, but now I’m happy.”