The presence of five-times World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo in attack has increased expectations. Juventus may be hoping Pirlo can replicate the achievements of Zinedine Zidane, another former world class player who has enjoyed success at Real Madrid despite having no previous coaching experience. Pirlo won the Champions League twice with AC Milan, Serie A twice with Milan and four times with Juventus, the Club World Cup with Milan, the Coppa Italia with Milan and Juve plus Serie B as a youngster with Brescia. Pirlo will have to deal with huge expectations at Juve where winning Serie A is now seen almost as an obligation. The Turin club have clearly set their hearts on winning the Champions League but it has proved elusive with Juve having lost in the 2015 and 2017 finals.

Source: bd News24 August 08, 2020 19:41 UTC