Pirlo plots Ibra revenge Thursday 16 December, 2004
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Milan’s Andrea Pirlo has warned Juventus’ Zlatan Ibrahimovic that he wants revenge for Euro 2004.
The two clubs clash on Saturday and the Italian is eager to beat the Swede who played a major part in Italy’s European Championship elimination.
"We were playing really well against Sweden until he popped up with that goal," Pirlo told Studio Sport. "I want him to pay for that."
Ibrahimovic netted a classy back-heeled flick that saw the Azzurri only collect a 1-1 draw against the Scandinavians.
"We are in some good form at the minute as we’ve now won our last four games," continued Pirlo ahead of the Delle Alpi tie.
"But we all know about Juventus, a squad who never seem to give up. This will be a tough game as we are both doing well."
The former Inter man is undoubtedly a key figure for the Rossoneri but he expects some freedom in Week 16.
"Fabio Capello plays with a 4-4-2 and he’s never put a marker on me in the past," added the playmaker. "Let’s hope that trend continues."
The dead ball specialist was also asked to comment on his missed penalty against Fiorentina last week.
"If we are awarded another spot-kick against Juventus, I won’t have any trouble taking it," he noted.
"I know that you can either score or miss a penalty. The important thing is to have the courage to try."
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