Juventus' Andrea Pirlo warns that ‘seven points are nothing’ over Scudetto rivals Roma and warns against losing focus.
The Bianconeri extended their lead at the top of the Serie A standings to this advantage last weekend after the Giallorossi drew 1-1 against Fiorentina last Sunday, but the World Champion sees no reason to lay back.
“A seven-point lead is nothing, Roma are strong and they will be a tough nut to crack,” said Pirlo in an interview with JTV.
Juventus' Andrea Pirlo warns that ‘seven points are nothing’ over Scudetto rivals Roma and warns against losing focus.
The Bianconeri extended their lead at the top of the Serie A standings to this advantage last weekend after the Giallorossi drew 1-1 against Fiorentina last Sunday, but the World Champion sees no reason to lay back.
“A seven-point lead is nothing, Roma are strong and they will be a tough nut to crack,” said Pirlo in an interview with JTV.
The maestro also spoke of the upcoming game against Udinese this Sunday.
“Udine is a tough place to go. They are emerging from a good result against Empoli that took them away from the danger zone in the standings, so they can play without tension.
“We, on the other hand, have to win, if we are to keep Roma at a distance.
“The game that symbolises 2014, for me, was the Europa League's Fiorentina-Juventus [March 20], in which I scored. That was a beautiful game.”
The playmaker was asked about his particular ability to concentrate.
“I have the personality of someone who doesn't need to spend days before the game looking for concentration.
“I can joke and chat, but it's enough for me to get into the pitch and hear the fans to find my focus.
“You must always have a will to look for new victories, to play and have fun. The mind, for a player, is the main thing.”
The 35-year-old also found the time for a comment on the upcoming Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund.
“Against Borussia the first match will be fundamental, a good result would allow us to play the return leg with greater strength.”