Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio says their Supercoppa win over Lazio was a response to those who said the club’s cycle of success was ending.
The Old Lady defeated Lazio 2-0 in Shanghai on Saturday to secure the curtain-raiser trophy thanks to goals from new signings Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala.
“It was a difficult game, but we were able to unlock them and in the last twenty minutes even handle it with ease,” Marchisio told La Stampa.
Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio says their Supercoppa win over Lazio was a response to those who said the club’s cycle of success was ending.
The Old Lady defeated Lazio 2-0 in Shanghai on Saturday to secure the curtain-raiser trophy thanks to goals from new signings Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala.
“It was a difficult game, but we were able to unlock them and in the last twenty minutes even handle it with ease,” Marchisio told La Stampa.
“But there were so many unknowns: the first game of the year, where were playing for a trophy, a pitch and climate far from ideal.
“In the end there was a very positive response from the team. The answer came from the new players, who went out on the pitch and scored.
“It was a response to the noises that there were around that we were a team that could be at the end of its cycle.
“It’s true that the season hasn’t started yet, but the first step has been very positive.”