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Juve just need time, says Pepe[/FONT]
Friday 17 September, 2010
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Juventus winger Simone Pepe believes the team needs time to reach its full potential after so many changes in the summer.
Pepe was just one of a number of new arrivals in Turin, marking the start of a new era at the Stadio Olimpico.
Juventus have divided opinion with their start of the season, drawing their last two games 3-3.
Gigi Delneri said last week that he doesn't believe the team has what it takes to be considered title contenders.
Speaking to Sky Italia, Pepe said: “Where Juve are at right now was expressed well in the match against Lech Poznan.
“It was once again the case yesterday that a 92nd minute goal took the joy of victory away from us.
“Despite this the climate surrounding the club remains calm. We know that we aren't doing great things and we know that we must improve.
“It's not a problem in terms of our approach to the game, it's just that we need a little time to adapt to Delneri's schemes and movements.
“It will still take a little time also because we haven't worked all together from the beginning.
“There are those who started on July 1, those who started on July 15 and July 20. This is making itself felt.
“We need to improve this team. If you concede three goals it's everyone's fault. It's fundamental for everyone to defend.
“You can lose a man in defence, but the other eight or night must do this part of the game also.
“Anyway what interests me are the words and ideas of the mister and the club.
“This is a Juve that must think game by game. We've had quite an unlucky start.
“We can do well but only match after match,” he concluded. [/FONT]