Lazio's Federico Marchetti says he has 'an axe to grind' with Juventus and will look to exploit their absences to win the Supercup.
The showdown between the two teams in Shanghai is due on Saturday, August 8, and the Biancocelesti have been undergoing extensive preparations.
“We are 48 hours away from the match, today we started training seriously and really working on how to move,” said Marchetti to Lazio Style Radio 89.3.
“Coach [Stefano Pioli] was very careful and he gave us some pointers.
Lazio's Federico Marchetti says he has 'an axe to grind' with Juventus and will look to exploit their absences to win the Supercup.
The showdown between the two teams in Shanghai is due on Saturday, August 8, and the Biancocelesti have been undergoing extensive preparations.
“We are 48 hours away from the match, today we started training seriously and really working on how to move,” said Marchetti to Lazio Style Radio 89.3.
“Coach [Stefano Pioli] was very careful and he gave us some pointers.
“Tomorrow the tension will go up as the countdown begins.
“Against Juventus my personal performances have always been excellent, but I still have an axe to grind with them over the Supercup two years ago.
“Back then we threw it away, but now we are more mature.
“The team will play a great match, I sense some good vibes.
“[Santiago] Gentiletti? He's a player with experience and great charisma. He'll confirm all of the expectations around him.”
Finally the 32-year-old was asked what strengths Lazio could boast against the Bianconeri.
“Our advantage is having retained last year's squad almost in its complete integrity.
“We all know each other well, and this is very important at the beginning of the season.
“When the physical condition still isn't perfect, you need to know how to set up plays.
“Juventus lost some important players like [Andrea] Pirlo and we have to exploit that.
“We'll do our best on Saturday.”