Published 14:44 IST, November 5th 2020
Pirlo unhappy with Juventus players despite winning 4-1 away in the Champions League
Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo is unhappy with his players despite the team's thumping victory against Ferencvaros in the Champions League.
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Italian champions Juventus were back in ir groove in Champions League, more so with arrival of Cristia Ronaldo following his recovery from COVID-19. Bianconeri humiliated Ferencvaros on Matchday 3, netting four times to register three points. ir performance, however, hasn't impressed manr Andrea Pirlo, who believes his side are being egotistical.
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Juventus succeeded in dusting off criticism following defeat against Barcelona previous week. Alvaro Morata was in sublime form and ended up bagging two goals on Wednesday. Paulo Dybala also bagged a goal to make it three goals for Old Ly.
Moreover, Ferencvaros centre-back Lasha Dvali netted an own goal while defending a scintillating shot from Dybala. Franck Boli bagged a consolation goal in final minute of game, but could t cut down deficit at Puskas Arena. Although Ronaldo failed to make it to scoresheet, he did assist Morata's second goal of night.
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Andrea Pirlo unimpressed with Juventus' display
comfortable victory hasn't quite impressed Pirlo. Speaking to Sky Sport Italia after his side's victory, Italian footballing great insisted team played well but could have done much better. "We me a lot of mistakes down to complacency, so we need to improve. I talk to my players a lot, but y make choices when y are on pitch. y could’ve been less egotistical and killed off game earlier."
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Pirlo, when asked about subbing off Arthur earlier in game, revealed that Brazilian midfielder was unwell. He fell ill and was nauseous since start of game. Pirlo planned on bringing him off by 20th minute, but former Barcelona star wanted to complete first half.
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Arthur was replaced by Rodrigo Bentancur during break. manr also complained about Arthur's positioning in game. midfielder should have played urds a bit, but his lack of breath forced him to play deeper, said Pirlo, who is in his debut season as manr at Allianz Stium.
Juventus occupy second spot in Champions League standings in ir group, only behind Barcelona. Italian giants have racked up six points from two victories. Juventus fixtures suggest that y will host Ferencvaros next in Champions League on vember 24.
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Im courtesy: AP
14:44 IST, November 5th 2020