Juventus boss Antonio Conte has admitted that he’s only
focused on continuing his team’s success and isn’t thinking about the Old
Lady’s recent win over Roma.
The Bianconeri are preparing to face Cagliari on Sunday
and are looking to continue their current 10-game win streak in Serie A, as an
11th win would set a new club record, though the tactician has insisted that
he’s only concentrating on staying on top this season and not worried about
breaking records.
Conte spoke about the away game during his pre-match
press conference and praised the Isolani, while also commenting on the fact
that the match must be played in front of a relatively small crowd of 5,000
supporters due to construction at the Stadio Sant’Elia.
“It’s still the same season and the important thing is to
follow up the 3-0 win over Roma,” said the 44-year-old.
“I said it before that game too, that winning against
Roma was worth only three points, just as tomorrow’s match with Cagliari is
worth three points. Nothing has changed.
“I don’t think about the Roma victory anymore. If I did
then it would be very dangerous ahead of tomorrow’s game. It was just a first
leg. Juventus played well and now we must focus on Cagliari.
“It’s going to be a probing test against a tough team to
beat on their own turf. The fact we’ve won 10 in a row will also make Cagliari
even more eager to break that run.
“Records were made to be broken. We’ve already surpassed
my own best streak from previous seasons and don’t forget last year we had nine
victories in a row before that run was interrupted against Cagliari. Juventus
can write a new page in the history books, but records are worth little if they
are not followed by the final success.
“Cagliari are a tough side, solid tactically with some
very dangerous forwards. Diego Lopez is doing a great job with them and Marco
Sau and Victor Ibarbo are particularly worrying opponents. Few relegation
battlers have a front line like they do.
“It’s a shame there will only be 5,000 people allowed
into the stadium, as Cagliari is a wonderful city and they deserve to see this
game. There are also so many Bianconeri supporters in Sardinia, so it’s a pity
about the restriction.”
Culled from Forza Italian
