Juventus - Champions League

[azzurro89]

Here we talk about everything to do with Juve's goings on in the Champions League, with discussions about upcoming matches, players etc !

1.What are your predictions?
2.Who are you looking to avoid/get in the upcoming draw?
3.Who do you think will be the standout players?

[alessio]

1. I'm expecting a quarterfinals finish, I'd be satisfied.
2. I don't fear anyone, but I'd like to avoid a lot of super-good teams. That kind of thing will take some serious toll on our Serie A campaign.
3. Buffon. Trez. Camo. ADP. Giorgio.

[maresca]

I think we may surprise everyone this season - Gigli has said its his top priority for the season and whilst i am sure we all think its a little ambitious, we have a squad with enough depth to make a serious challenge. If we can integrate Giovinco and Marchisio at an early enough stage this season (hopefully starting against Udinese) we will have some creativity in the middle of the park to match the old legs of Pavel and Mauro. Our defensive midfield is over-flowing with hard men like Sissoko, Zanetti and Poulsen and the forward line has ADP, Amauri, trez and Iaquinta. Our only frailty is perhaps the back-line - withouth Chiellini and Leggro we are short of *quality* cover. Perhaps the board should have moved on ~Ivanovic when we had the chance.

Having said that, perhaps the Juventini have been protesting a little too much - when you take the time to look at the team, minus injuries we may just be okay. We bought an extra striker and some midfielder as cover. We have 4 key youngsters bought into the squad in the shape of Giovinco, Marchisio, Ekdal and Iago and provided they are given the opportunity to grow with the first team, this could well herald the rebirth of our team.

In terms of my expectations, i have never accepted second best, so i want to reach the final at the very least.

I'm dead-chuffed we got Madrid in the group stages - we will sh*t em - we hold power over them ever since the demoltion job we did at the Delle Alpi when alex, trezza and Nedved made magic. In all honesty, the only team i fear is Chelski.

I'm hoping our standout players will be the younger lads, Gio and Marchisio who look set to feature in both campaigns. I think Poulsen will defy critics like Sissoko. This is last chance saloon for Tiago - he has to perform, this may be his season. Amauri will also be good for at least 15 goals this season - I don't think Europe is ready for him, the lad is tireless and will drop back to get involved - he is eager to perform.

Here's hoping Ranieri can work some magic again.