Juventus sets for a decisive week as they welcome rivals AC Milan in a battle for Serie A European spot.
Both clubs are locked in a tie that will determine whether they will feature in next season’s UEFA Champions League. As neither of the teams wants to lose, therefore the match should be an interesting one.
According to Fabio Capello, both teams fight for consistency. He says it is a tie that whoever loses is out of the Champions League race.
“Whoever lose are out,” Capello said.
“It’s not just about the table. I think the psychological repercussions of a defeat would be very heavy,” he insisted.
“They are not doing well right now. They are the two teams in most difficulty, losing the direct clash would be a blow,” he added.
Capello who coached both Juventus and AC Milan stands against a loss. The former coach claims his former sides are struggling for consistency and that builds pressure.
Meanwhile, AC Milan Legend Ricardo Kaka insists he can’t wait to see his former side returns to the European Champions League football.
“I can’t wait for Milan to come back, to cheer you on, to win one more,” Kaka said.
“We are very close. There are four difficult games left and there is the very important match against Pirlo’s Juve. Milan are capable, they can win against Juve can return to the Champions League. This is what I hope and what all the fans are hoping for, the Brazilian continued.
Kaka added, “If Zlatan plays, who has had an important season, it’s up to him to take the victory against Juve and bring this team to the Champions League. Ibra-CR7 comparison? I see a match between two teams that have great talent, great players; the two will be protagonists, but there are many external ingredients that will charge the two teams.”