Raggi: ‘Face Juventus like Arsenal’

Monaco defender Andrea Raggi has urged his side to adopt the same approach as against Arsenal to beat Juventus tomorrow night.

The Ligue 1 side shocked the Gunners at Emirates Stadium in the Last 16, running out 3-1 winners.

Although they lost the second leg 2-0, the three goals scored in London allowed them to progress, and the Italian wants a repeat tomorrow.

“We can play like we did against Arsenal,” Raggi insisted in the pre-match Press conference.

Monaco defender Andrea Raggi has urged his side to adopt the same approach as against Arsenal to beat Juventus tomorrow night.

The Ligue 1 side shocked the Gunners at Emirates Stadium in the Last 16, running out 3-1 winners.

Although they lost the second leg 2-0, the three goals scored in London allowed them to progress, and the Italian wants a repeat tomorrow.

“We can play like we did against Arsenal,” Raggi insisted in the pre-match Press conference.

“We played with calmness and concentration and that’s what allowed us to overcome the challenge posed by Arsenal.

“I think tomorrow will be a difficult game for us, but Monaco are ready to face Juve and I think we’ll play a great match.

“To play in the Quarter Finals of the Champions League offers great satisfaction, doubly so against an Italian team.

“I’m happy to play here, in my country. As I’ve said before, I don’ have any desire for ‘revenge’ against Italy, not at all.

“It’s definitely a pleasure to meet Juventus in the Quarter Finals which I think is an important milestone.

“Tomorrow Monaco will play to win this game, and to put in a great performance.

“This is not a gift, Monaco being in the Quarter Finals is something we’ve earned. Tomorrow we go to play on level footing with Juve, without fear, because Monaco aren’t here by chance or luck.

“We deserved it, and I think Monaco deserve the utmost respect. We’re here because we fully deserve to be here.”