Claudio Marchisio has praised Max Allegri’s confidence shown in him and says Juventus are targeting a result at Atletico Madrid.
The midfielder has enjoyed a positive start to the season as part of the Bianconeri’s winning run under their new Coach.
Claudio Marchisio has praised Max Allegri’s confidence shown in him and says Juventus are targeting a result at Atletico Madrid.
The midfielder has enjoyed a positive start to the season as part of the Bianconeri’s winning run under their new Coach.
“After three years working with Conte we have all adjusted well to the new staff, putting ourselves at the disposal of the new Coach,” Marchisio has commented today to Sky Sport 24.
“For me it is important to feel the Coach’s confidence in me, it makes me feel serene and ready to fight in any situation.
“In my case I am constantly changing roles on the pitch and to have the Coach’s confidence definitely helps.”
Andrea Pirlo’s absence has seen Marchisio take up his central role capably.
“Without Pirlo I am stepping into his role, which I did during last season in the Europa League and Serie A.
“This year, especially early in the season there has been this opportunity to continue in the role, which I find myself more at ease with game by game.
“Whilst I consider myself a mezz’ala [inside attacking midfielder], it is normal that when everyone is available it will be for the Coach to decide what role I will take.
“For my part I am always at the Coach’s disposal, as has been the case in the past.”
Marchisio moved on to talk about Juve’s struggles in the Champions League during Conte’s tenure and looked positively towards the midweek clash at Atletico Madrid.
“During these past three years where we have won the Scudetto, we failed to make the leap in Europe.
“However this year we have started well with the first home game [against Malmo], where in recent years we have missed some important chances.
“We have worked especially hard on this and are continuing to do so. Soon we will face a major challenge in Madrid against a great team, and even there we must try to get a result.
“To win in Madrid and to be six points ahead of Atletico would be a big jump.
“We have seen though in Athens where Atletico lost to Olympiacos that there are no easy games in this group.
“Olympiacos are definitely a team that will try to trouble us and advance from this group.”
The Italian international, a native of Turin mused on what it is like playing for your hometown club.
“When you are lucky like me, Totti and De Rossi and many other champions to wear the shirt of the team you grew up supporting there are so many factors – you should always stay at a high level in these big teams.
“Every year the environment changes, the climate and the team and you always have to be at your best.
“There are so many factors that it isn’t easy to become an important player at a big club.”
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