World Cup winner Marcello Lippi says the absence of Claudio Marchisio will be ‘keenly felt’ by Juventus and Italy.
The is a legend for the Bianconeri and his country, guiding the former to five Scudetti and the Champions League, as well as winning the World Cup with the Azzurri in 2006.
“I only heard the news recently and it made me very said,” Lippi – who gave Marchisio his Italy debut – told CalcioNews24.
World Cup winner Marcello Lippi says the absence of Claudio Marchisio will be ‘keenly felt’ by Juventus and Italy.
The is a legend for the Bianconeri and his country, guiding the former to five Scudetti and the Champions League, as well as winning the World Cup with the Azzurri in 2006.
“I only heard the news recently and it made me very said,” Lippi – who gave Marchisio his Italy debut – told CalcioNews24.
“I’m sorry for both the national team and Juventus, who will lose a key player. Marchisio has proven to be a great player, his absence will be keenly felt.
“A message for him? Just a huge ‘good luck’, but I know him and I know he has the character to overcome this difficult time. Forza Claudio!”
The Old Lady will now be without two of their key midfielders for their Champions League Quarter Final with Monaco, as Paul Pogba is also sidelined.
“We’re talking about two players who make the difference for this Juventus,” Lippi mused.
“The centre of midfield operated very well with these two, so we must understand what kind of condition [Kwadwo] Asamoah is in and whether he can return to the squad.
“It’s a very urgent situation, but Juve shouldn’t get ahead of themselves, there are important goals to be achieved.”