Former Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio shared his thoughts on the current state of his old club during the Kings League final at the Allianz Stadium. The Italian football legend expressed concerns about Juventus’ recent performances and highlighted areas where the team needs improvement.
Marchisio began by commenting on the festive atmosphere at the stadium, saying, “It’s a beautiful day of celebration here at the Allianz Stadium. It’s a shame our national team isn’t here, but we have two teams that have shown they deserve to be in this final, and we can’t wait to see them in a festive atmosphere. It’s not just about them; we also have the Legends, music – it’s a great day to spend together.”
When asked about the recent Turin derby, Marchisio shared his observations on Juventus’ current form: “I experienced it like almost all the other matches. There’s this feeling, speaking for myself personally, of a team that plays attractive football but then lacks character growth as a team. In the second half, they get caught up, partly due to the merits of their opponents and partly due to their own shortcomings. They’re missing that step to find balance, which is partly due to the team’s age – there are many young players – and inexperience.”
Marchisio emphasized the need for the team to find stability quickly: “The ecosystem must manage to find that balance and compactness of results as quickly as possible because otherwise, the road to fourth place will become very difficult.”
Addressing the question of leadership within the team, Marchisio stated, “There are leaders, but everything is lacking. It’s not a matter of individuals; everyone needs to find that personal and group growth to have a balance in results.”
The former midfielder also touched on the upcoming transfer window, expressing hope for new additions to the squad: “There’s the transfer market, and as fans, we hope some reinforcements can arrive because there are many absences, but Juve needs players with more experience.”
