“It is not so impossible to score three for Barça at the Camp Nou”

Andrea Pirlo faces the match against Barcelona this Tuesday as a great opportunity for Juventus to grow, ensuring that his team “has nothing to lose” and that they will go out to dispute the ball against the Blaugrana “open face”, also remembering that in the first leg “by three centimeters they annulled us three goals”.

How do you see your team?

Above all I want attitude from my players. Let them know what they have to do to win. We know it is very difficult because we are up against a great team, but it is a great encouragement for us.

Is winning and scoring three goals an impossible mission at the Camp Nou?

The Champions League has shown that there are surprises. It will be very hard and difficult. But we know that we can hurt Barcelona. In the first leg by three centimeters they annulled us three goals. It is not so impossible to score three goals against Barça at the Camp Nou.

How is the attitude of the team managed?

I'll take the second part of the derby against Torino. We were able to trace a goal against. If we get a comeback it will help us to accelerate the growth of our team.

Will Buffon start?

Buffon is recovered and deserves to play against Barcelona.

Do you see Barça in crisis?

It is under construction like us, with young players and a new coach, but it cannot be said in any way that it is in crisis.

Are you convinced of the comeback?

We have the weapons to beat Barcelona. We know we will have our chances. We have nothing to lose, we can play bareheads. We know what we did wrong in the first leg.

Is being first of the group important?

These games are what make a team grow. It is clear that being first has its advantages, but the most important thing is to give a good feeling and image on the field.

Where did Juventus fail in the first leg against Barça?

We have seen and reviewed it several times. It has helped us a lot, especially in possession of the ball and in defense, avoiding play between the lines, because they are very good at that.

What things does your team need to improve?

I don't like it when I see a player who is not 100% on the pitch, but that may be the result of the tight schedule we have. I would not like this to happen against Barcelona.

Who is better Cristiano or Messi?

Koeman is right. They have been giving a show for fifteen years and sharing out the Ballon d'Or. It would not be fair to say that one is better than the other.

Do you see Messi with Neymar at PSG?

I do not know. Ask Barcelona or PSG.

Are you surprised by the irregularity of Barça in LaLiga?

It is a bit strange, but it is normal because he has changed two coaches in one year. A new coach has to find solutions.

How do you see Messi?

You are at a particular time in your life. I know you've had a problem this summer because you wanted to leave. More than a technical problem, you must have a mental problem. But we cannot speak. In the field it is a phenomenon.

How is it understood that Cristiano scores more goals than ever when he's shooting less than in other seasons?

Because you are always in the right place and at the right time.

Bonucci: “We can hurt Barcelona”

The Juventus defender assured that the team has things very clear to win the game they will play against Barça at the Camp Nou.

How is the team facing the Champions League?

The Champions stimulates anyone. We have the possibility to grow and gain in our self-esteem. Juventus is going to see one of the great occasions at the Camp Nou.

How do you stop Messi and how do you see Cristiano?

It is a pleasure to coincide on the field with the two best players in the world: Messi and Cristiano. Leo is only stopped with teamwork. And we trust Cristiano to score goals here. Cristiano is an example for everyone.

Is it more difficult to score three goals or avoid being scored one?

I already sign that they score us a goal and we score three. We would be first of the group. Barça is a team that grants many chances.

How does Juventus arrive?

We arrived well. With great desire and ambition. On the day of the derby against Torino, many things were seen about Juve that had not been seen for a long time. We have to play like the second half. That is the way.