Patrice Evra says Juventus were at fault for conceding two goals against Bayern Munich, but expects a different game on Wednesday.
The Champions League return leg for the two teams kicks off at 19:45. The Bianconeri will have to work from a 2-2 result in the first leg, meaning they cannot afford a low-scoring draw.
“After that first game, we're now aware that we can hurt Bayern,” Evra told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “But we were too timid in the first 20 minutes.
Patrice Evra says Juventus were at fault for conceding two goals against Bayern Munich, but expects a different game on Wednesday.
The Champions League return leg for the two teams kicks off at 19:45. The Bianconeri will have to work from a 2-2 result in the first leg, meaning they cannot afford a low-scoring draw.
“After that first game, we're now aware that we can hurt Bayern,” Evra told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “But we were too timid in the first 20 minutes.
“If we have players who believe it'll end 1-0 then we'll win, but if anyone plays expecting a 5-0, then we'll certainly lose.
“It's all psychological, because we're conscious now that Bayern are vulnerable. It's not arrogance, we respect our opponents but let's not forget that we were in the Champions League final last year.
“Everybody thinks that Juventus are done for, but we believe in it. If we didn't, I'd ask the Coach to bench me.
“Going down by 2-0 after 50 minutes was our fault alone. At first, we lacked confidence. We mustn't be ashamed to admit that we didn't play with much character.
“We were a bit anxious, but when we found ourselves trailing by two goals, we went back onto the pitch to earn a draw.
“But in football you're supposed to act, not react. What happened must be a lesson for us. In the return leg, we have to be the ones to act.
“I don't think that Bayern are scared of us, but they'll certainly be more respectful on Wednesday and they'll play differently. We must take advantage of that.”