Andrea Pirlo, Juventus coach, said on Tuesday that he does not believe that the elimination suffered this Tuesday in the knockout stages of the Champions League against Porto will cause his dismissal at the end of the season.
“I coach Juventus and I am going to work for an initial project made with a broader vision, over more years. This is the beginning of a new project and I remain serene”Pirlo said at the end of the game, speaking to “Sky Sport.”
The Turin team beat Porto 3-2 in extra time, but ended up eliminated by the 1-2 defeat of the first leg at Do Dragao and said goodbye to the Champions League for the second time in a row in the round of 16.
“We made four mistakes, there are many in two games. If you fail, it is normal for you to be eliminated from the Champions League. We must erase this match, we will need it some day, and we must face the next matches to the fullest,” said Pirlo.
The goal of Sergio Oliveira in 115 was decisive for Porto's round pass and it came with a direct foul that went under the barrier.
“We chose the ones who form the barrier, it had never happened that they turned around (for fear of the ball). It was a mistake and when you make mistakes in the Champions League, you pay for them,” said Pirlo.