Moggi hails ‘great’ Juventus Thursday 10 March, 2005
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Director general Luciano Moggi believes his Juventus side are back to their best after dumping Real Madrid out of Europe.
There were doubts starting to creep in about the true quality of the side, after they recently let an eight point lead slip in Serie A.
But the outfit last night overturned a 1-0 first leg defeat to Real, to book themselves a place in the Champions’ League quarter-finals.
"We not only eliminated Real Madrid but we have underlined that we are a great side," said the club official.
"I think that all of the players on the pitch demonstrated that they are players of the highest standard.
"We are not looking to send any messages but it is clear that we have quality and can beat anyone."
The Stadio Delle Alpi success was made the more impressive given that key man Pavel Nedved (pictured) was absent.
The Czech ace picked up a head injury in the first leg defeat and hasn’t been able to feature since.
"He’s now back in training and could start on the bench this Sunday," continued Moggi. "If that doesn’t happen then he will be back the following week.
"His absence has been very serious for us but few people have commented on that.
"We have just used our strengths to maintain our leadership in Serie A and are now through to the last eight of the Champions ‘ League."
