Gigi hails formidable Inter
Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon is keen to stress that Inter are Scudetto favourites, but admits that the Bianconeri are starting to believe after last night’s derby win.
While Inter’s thrashing of Roma has given the Nerazzurri top spot, the Old Lady trail by just one point and are in second place outright after a last-gasp win over city rivals Torino.
Juve’s return from the wilderness of Serie B has been no anticlimax for their expectant fans, who see Claudio Ranieri’s men as genuine title contenders, but Buffon is staying grounded.
“Inter have 20 players that fall into the category of champions. We don’t have that kind of depth” he told Sky Sports Italia after last night’s dramatic win.
“It’s not that we are weak, it’s just that they are a tank at the moment – a bit like we were a few years ago.
“I have no problem with dreams and you shouldn’t rule us out, but we aren’t really thinking about catching Inter.
"We just need to battle hard to regain our place at the top of Serie A.”
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Buffon Plays Down Scudetto Chances
The Juventus goalkeeper wants to remain with his feet to the ground despite last night's last minute win against Torino in the derby della Mole.
Gigi Buffon's bianconeri picked up a vital important win in a difficult game against local rivals Torino, the Old Lady subsequently occupying second place and sitting just one point behind league leaders Inter.
However, for Buffon, Inter remain the favourites for the Scudetto due to the sheer amount of talent that the Nerazzurri have within their ranks.
"They have 20 players who fall into the category of champions," he told Sky Italia. "We don't have this luxury.
"I will never say that we are weak players but, right now, they are very strong. They are unstoppable, just like the Juventus of some years ago," he continued.
When asked whether this Juve side can compete for the Scudetto, Buffon did not sound fully convinced.
"Juventus must never rule it out, but at the moment we're not thinking about catching Inter. Dreaming costs nothing and it's good because it brings a lot of enthusiasm.
"But we all know that reality is another matter and, that if we want to maintain our status in this league, then we must fight in every game," concluded the Italian international goalkeeper.
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