Zac calls for Juve to accelerate
Alberto Zaccheroni believes it's time Juventus put the pedal to the metal and overtook their rivals for fourth place in Serie A.
The Bianconeri currently lie seventh in the table, three points adrift of the final Champions League place, but they must finish above Palermo and Napoli in terms of points as they both have a superior head-to-head record.
Speaking ahead of tomorrow's match against Udinese, Zaccheroni said: “We are behind in the table and we must accelerate.
“We have to start making up the time as the race for fourth place becomes decisive.”
Zac had a positive outlook, partly because Juventus only have one competition upon which to focus after being eliminated from the Champions League, the Coppa Italia and the Europa League.
“For the first time we have worked all week and you'll see the advantages,” he revealed.
“My teams have often had big finishes, but in order to do it the condition of the team will be fundamental.
“This week we have been able to work well and I expect improvements, looking to maintain the compactness that was fundamental to our victory over Atalanta on Sunday.
“Right now, we lack balance. We are scoring goals, but keep conceding them. Under this aspect, you only improve with time and by creating stable situations.”
Finally Zaccheroni said he is looking forward to returning to his old stomping ground.
“I spent three splendid years in Udine. There is a lot of reciprocated affection with the fans and by now I feel half Friulian.
“Tomorrow's match will not be any old game for me,” he concluded.
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