09 April 2015
Claudio Marchisio has called on his team-mates to carry on their stellar form right until the season’s end, as Juventus look to taste success in three different competitions.
The 29-year-old, who recently returned from a short injury lay-off, has played a pivotal role in the club’s remarkable campaign, which has seen them reach the Coppa Italia final, set up a Champions League last eight clash against Monaco and open up a 14-point lead at the summit of Serie A.
Speaking to Jtv’s Laura Barriales, the midfielder began by reacting to Tuesday’s cup triumph in Florence which booked the reigning champions’ place in this year’s showpiece event at the Stadio Olimpico, stating that it was just one of the targets that has been ticked off in their checklist.
.@ClaMarchisio8: "We've achieved one of our targets by reaching the #CoppaItalia final. In doing so, it shows we're in good form."
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) April 9, 2015
Marchisio went on to remark that the club’s winning mentality, which has brought home three Serie A titles and two Italian Super Cups in recent seasons, has acted as one of the secrets behind the Old Lady’s continued success this year.
.@ClaMarchisio8: "We've showed this season that we continue to be hungry and have that desire to carry on winning."
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) April 9, 2015
The boyhood Bianconero, who joined the club at the age of seven, continues to demonstrate his versatility this term, having played as the anchor in front of the defence as well as his usual box-to-box role. It seems that Marchisio has also shown this adaptability when taking up other sports in his spare time.
.@ClaMarchisio8: "Hobbies? They all revolve around sport! I play tennis, golf and go swimming. I also spend time with family and friends."
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) April 9, 2015
The youth academy graduate concluded proceedings with a brief word on the club’s next home Serie A clash against Lazio at Juventus Stadium, a team with whom they will also contest this season’s Coppa Italia final in June.
And Marchisio believes the Biancocelesti will pose more of a significant threat compared to the side that were dispatched 3-0 by the league leaders five months ago.
.@ClaMarchisio8: "Lazio are a different animal compared to the team we beat back in November. It won't be easy."
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) April 9, 2015
Read more from Claudio’s appearance on Filo Diretto by visiting the club’s official Twitter profile.
