Sami Khedira thinks Juventus “have overcome the initial hurdles” as they host Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League.
It kicks off on Wednesday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
“I don’t know why we’ve been struggling in Serie A, but we’ve been doing very well in the Champions League with some great performances and hope to keep that going tomorrow,” said the German midfielder in his Press conference.
Sami Khedira thinks Juventus “have overcome the initial hurdles” as they host Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League.
It kicks off on Wednesday at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT).
“I don’t know why we’ve been struggling in Serie A, but we’ve been doing very well in the Champions League with some great performances and hope to keep that going tomorrow,” said the German midfielder in his Press conference.
“We’ll try to concentrate and play a great game. As for the rest, we’ll have to analyse each match individually.”
The 0-0 draw with Inter on Sunday was the first time Juve have been able to use the first choice midfield of Khedira, Claudio Marchisio and Paul Pogba.
“We were organised and dominated the game, especially in the second half. We should’ve made more of our chances, but the team is getting better and better the more we play together.
“We had some injuries, so over the next few weeks hope to find our rhythm. I think if we all stay fit, we can achieve great things.
“I don’t think my return from injury had anything to do with the upturn in form, as the whole team needed to be recalibrated over the summer.
“It was difficult for the Coach too, but we’ve overcome those initial hurdles and had the chance to change system too. We can only improve and become more confident every week.
“I don’t have any more physical problems now, I feel in good shape and we’ve got great staff at the club. I feel happy in general with the team and the city. I feel at home.
“It was very easy to integrate and I really like the city of Turin. I can say that I already feel very much at home.”
Borussia Monchengladbach had a disastrous start to the campaign and their Coach resigned, but since Andre Schubert took over there have been four consecutive Bundesliga victories.
“It is always special to face a German club, but at the end of the day it’s still only three points and the chance to progress in the Champions League.
“We have respect for Borussia, as we do for all opponents. I think they have a very strong squad and suffered from injuries recently. I don’t know if the improvements depend on the Coach, but they have shown a lot of quality going forward and are very quick.
“We are playing on home turf, we know our strengths and must remain concentrated. I am confident for tomorrow’s performance.”
Khedira was asked if he had any advice for teammate Paul Pogba.
“Paul is a fantastic player and anyone would love to have his talent. He’s very young, so if I had any advice it would be to keep his head on his shoulders, to stay exactly the way he is, remain concentrated and not create more things to worry about.
“He’s a great player, he has quality and it’s an honour for me to play alongside him.”