COPPA ITALIA
Miralem Pjanic was happy with the win against Roma and said Juventus “strong points” could be the possible change of formations during the game.
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri won’t take credit for Cristiano Ronaldo’s scoring run against Roma. “Give credit to his mother for creating such a specimen!”
Paulo Fonseca complained Juventus scored with two counter-attacks and Roma’s forwards “have to work harder” helping the defence.
Leonardo Bonucci warned Roma gave Juventus a scare in the Coppa Italia quarter-final. “The moment we let the tempo drop, we struggle.”
Juventus got the job done in the first half of their 3-1 victory over Roma, sending them through to the Coppa Italia semi-final against Milan or Torino.
Roma director of sport Gianluca Petrachi noted the importance of the Coppa Italia this season and the future forwards for the club.
Juventus director of sport Fabio Paratici discussed the importance of Cristiano Ronaldo in the Coppa Italia with Roma and Marko Pjaca’s imminent Cagliari move.
Alessandro Florenzi urged Roma to be “aggressive, attacking pressing and causing Juventus constant problems” in the Coppa Italia.
Juventus launch Douglas Costa alongside Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo in the Coppa Italia quarter-final, as Roma are forced to reshuffle again.
Dan Friedkin has reportedly arrived in Italy to make the first official step towards the Roma takeover and might be at the Allianz Stadium tonight.
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