Juve’s Chiellini: Talent not enough…

Giorgio Chiellini says Juventus will have to sweat on a daily basis if they are to keep winning trophies.

The Old Lady will start the season as favourites for a third straight title after strengthening on the transfer market.

However, boss Antonio Conte has spoken of his concerns that his side may not be as hungry or as focused as over the last 24 months. Their pre-season form has also been average.

“Conte is right because talent needs to be cultivated on a daily basis with hard work,” the defender told Tuttosport.

“We know that you can only achieve certain objectives by working. And we want to confirm ourselves in Italy and improve in Europe. They are our targets.”

Juventus will get back to competitive action on Sunday when they will face Lazio in the Italian Super Cup tie.

“It is normal that there is tiredness and a lack of brilliance at this point of the season, but we are growing. And we’ll certainly be ready for an important appointment on August 18.

“We want to win the Super Cup as much as Lazio. We want to start the season on the right foot and, on Sunday, the pitch will finally do the talking.”

Chiellini also admitted that Juventus will be aiming to get past the quarter-final stages of the Champions League this term after falling at that point to Bayern Munich in 2012-13.

“Last season we beat the holders in Chelsea, dominating our home game with great authority, in the Champions League,” he continued.

“Obviously though, when you play the likes of Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, you have to take them on at your best physically.”

I feel that the team is tired
I hope that they regain their forms. Most were busy with international shit... I cant see marchisio like this
Oh baraja help us!