Juventus director Beppe Marotta said Claudio Marchisio’s return is “fundamental” and Juan Cuadrado isn’t just a supersub.

The Bianconeri host Olympique Lyonnais this evening in the Champions League.

“The team is competitive, but some injuries were damaging. Marchisio is fundamental for the midfield,” Marotta told Mediaset Premium.

Juventus director Beppe Marotta said Claudio Marchisio’s return is “fundamental” and Juan Cuadrado isn’t just a supersub.

The Bianconeri host Olympique Lyonnais this evening in the Champions League.

“The team is competitive, but some injuries were damaging. Marchisio is fundamental for the midfield,” Marotta told Mediaset Premium.

“I don’t think there will be any opportunities to improve an already very strong squad in January. There was this chance for Axel Witsel over the summer and we tried to the end, but there were objective impediments.”

Juve won 1-0 in Lyon thanks to substitute Cuadrado’s solo strike and the Colombian is on the bench again this evening.

“Games last longer than 90 minutes and are often decided towards the end. Having players like Cuadrado on the bench is an extra weapon in the armoury of the Coach to modify the tactical system and also introduce fresh legs.
“Cuadrado is not a reserve, he is a co-first choice.”

Napoli were complimented for their performance despite a 2-1 defeat to Juventus on Saturday.

“Juventus are a very efficient team, so the result is important, but obviously the ideal would be to win with good football.”

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