Pirlo replaced Sarri over the summer and says he plans to turn things around for the Italian giants
Newly appointed Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo has expressed dissatisfaction in the style of football being practiced in the club. However, he plans to turn things around.
During a press conference reported by Juventus official website, Pirlo revealed his plans to retain the services of Paulo Dybala and bring back the enthusiasm at the Allianz Stadium.
Juventus might have won the Serie A last season but there was a lack of bite under Sarri. Pirlo might be new to the coaching job but he wants to bring free-flowing football back to the team.
“I want to bring back the enthusiasm, propose a proactive football with great mastery of the game,” Pirlo said at a press conference.
“I told the lads two things: you always have to keep the ball and when you lose it, you must get it back quickly.
“I’m convinced that I’m in the right place at the right time. Tactically we could play with four or three at the back, I have no set formations.
“Enthusiasm must be brought day by day. We need to talk to the players, make them participate in training and make the players understand what we want. Juve always have one goal: to win.
“I immediately felt at ease, I met many people with whom I had worked.”
Juventus recently secured the services of Arthur Melo and Pirlo believes the Brazilian midfielder brings a lot of quality to the team.
“Quality players can play together in any team, the important thing is that everyone are ready to sacrifice and willing to work for others.
“Arthur is a quality player who can fill multiple roles and will be very useful throughout the season.
“Dybala is an important player, he will be part of the project.”
Igor Tudor has returned to Juventus, where he spent eight years as a player, and will work for Pirlo. The midfield metronome called him the ‘perfect’ assistant.
“Tudor was my choice. I needed an assistant with experience and who had been a former footballer and former defender, and above all with a certain type of personality.
“Plus, he was a former Juve player, so the perfect person.”
“We must be willing to make sacrifices, when there’s a goal, we must reach it all together,” Pirlo added.
“If I was destined for the job will depend of the results. I was told as a footballer and it came true, I hope it can also happen as a coach.”
Be sure not to miss out on the latest news about Italy
Download our brand new App and follow your favorite players, clubs, and much more
