Post by Taxigirl on Dec 5, 2003 18:20:41 GMT
Juventus may have lost their last two games but boss Marcello Lippi has dismissed talk of a crisis.
The Bianconeri surprisingly lost 3-1 at home to Inter last week, before their 2-0 Champions’ League defeat against Galatasaray.
"We’re not in crisis," stated the tactician. "Our one defeat in the League hasn’t really changed too much for us. After all, you can’t win all of the time."
Critics have pinpointed the defence as Juventus’ weakness this term but Lippi is standing by his men.
"My squad is at it’s very best right now," he added. "We just need to make a few adjustments in that department.
"The attacks that we have received are unjustified and we will demonstrate that tomorrow against Lazio - no matter what the result is. Even a defeat wouldn’t make a difference."
Lippi has such faith in his players that he rates this current group as one of his best ever.
"This side has taken a different path to the ones of the past," he explained. "It is true that we are conceding more goals but we are scoring a lot more.
"We are also using the rotation system which makes all of my squad feel important, a ploy that will allow us to go far."
Lippi hasn’t given any indication of his starting XI for the Lazio tie but Edgar Davids could return as he is suspended for the midweek Olympiakos clash.
Alex Del Piero is also set to play despite his poor recent form. "My champions are untouchable," added the Coach. "Del Piero will soon be back to his decisive best."