Marko Pjaca warns his Juventus teammates “it won’t be a cakewalk” when they face Dinamo Zagreb tonight.
The Croatian international joined the Bianconeri from this evening’s Champions League opponents, and discussed his former side in an interview with Tuttosport.
“If I score, I won’t celebrate,” Pjaca promised.
“I’m excited, more than excited. My friends and family will be at the stadium, they asked me for 25 Juve shirts and a lot of tickets too!
Marko Pjaca warns his Juventus teammates “it won’t be a cakewalk” when they face Dinamo Zagreb tonight.
The Croatian international joined the Bianconeri from this evening’s Champions League opponents, and discussed his former side in an interview with Tuttosport.
“If I score, I won’t celebrate,” Pjaca promised.
“I’m excited, more than excited. My friends and family will be at the stadium, they asked me for 25 Juve shirts and a lot of tickets too!
“[Coach Max] Allegri will decide whether to give me an opportunity or not, I can’t wait to show what I can do.
“It definitely won’t be a cakewalk in Zagreb. They have very talented players like [Ante] Coric, [Domagoj] Pavičić, [Ivan] Fiolić and [El Arabi Hillel] Soudani is a dangerous striker.
“I’m expecting a very fiery atmosphere, because the organised supporters are back after a long strike.”
Pjaca has been talked-up by Allegri, but he hasn’t featured much so far this season, if he could go back would he still choose to join Juventus?
“I’d absolutely make the same choice, of course! I’m at one of the best clubs in the world, I’m happy at Juventus. I can learn here, I want to stay in Turin for many years.
“I know that €23m is a lot of money, but more has been paid for some others like [Gonzalo] Higuain and [Miralem] Pjanic. That topic doesn’t really put pressure on me, I’m just thinking about being ready.
“Everyone wants to play regularly, but I’m young and I still have to grow. Scoring goals isn’t an obsession, I feel more like a midfielder.
“In terms of position, I study what [Paulo] Dybala does in training a lot, but I try to learn from everyone.
“The relationship with Allegri is great, even if it’s a normal relationship between a Coach and a player. He’s teaching me a lot tactically, which is crucial because he’s helping me understand Italian football.”
Finally, the winger was asked about the Old Lady’s prospects in the Champions League this year.
“Juve are equipped to win the Champions League,” Pjaca insisted.
“We’ll have to play against three or four other teams for it, but we’ll give it our best shot.”