Arrigo Sacchi believes that Roma and Juventus both have a chance to qualify for the Champions League Last 16, whilst he backs Juve for the Scudetto.
The former Milan and Italy Coach has cast his eye on the peninsula’s two outfits who have a chance of progression to the Last 16 of UEFA’s premier competition this week.
“Our football must go back to being exciting, an aspect which nowadays is not given enough attention,” began Sacchi to La Stampa.
Arrigo Sacchi believes that Roma and Juventus both have a chance to qualify for the Champions League Last 16, whilst he backs Juve for the Scudetto.
The former Milan and Italy Coach has cast his eye on the peninsula’s two outfits who have a chance of progression to the Last 16 of UEFA’s premier competition this week.
“Our football must go back to being exciting, an aspect which nowadays is not given enough attention,” began Sacchi to La Stampa.
“Having said that, it's not going to be easy at all but Juve and Roma can make it.
“The Spaniards are confirming their solidity, and in particular that team attitude when they're not in possession that make them one of football's most fearsome realities in the world.
“Juve must accomplish a small feat to reach the Last 16. Atletico [Madrid] are a difficult opponent, because they turn every dead ball into a danger and because it's an experienced group that knows how to face certain games.”
As for the domestic League, the ex-Coach sees the Scudetto staying on the black and white shirt.
“Juve have alternating performances, and that might be enough to win the League. In fact, I think the Scudetto will stay in Turin yet another year.
“The Giallorossi are troubled by the double commitment in Serie A and in the Champions League.
“There's also another factor that determines results. Those who go to Turin know from the outset that they must come first, in Rome it is different.
“The city is extraordinary, the atmosphere unique, there's something different in the air. But in the end, Roma go missing in the important moments.
“The Giallorossi are an unpredictable team, against Manchester City it's all going to depend on how they interpret the game.
“The English team has some strong individual players, Roma will make it out of the group if they play with the collectivity in service of the common cause.”
Roma play against Manchester City in the Stadio Olimpico this Wednesday, while Juventus confront Atletico Madrid tomorrow at the Juventus Stadium.