Post by Taxigirl on Feb 18, 2004 11:38:38 GMT
The 4-0 disaster at Roma has been a blessing in disguise for Juventus says director general Luciano Moggi.
The Bianconeri were totally outplayed by the Giallorossi in Week 20 but Moggi insists it may have done the club some good.
"That defeat was a punch in the face that has woken us up," he stated. "We were heavily criticised and that has helped to stimulate us."
Juventus immediately hit back from that loss with a 1-0 victory over Reggina. A win that saw them close the gap on both Milan and Roma in the table.
And Moggi maintains that things are shaping out well for the Italian champions this season.
"We’ve won the last two titles," he added. "We lifted the Super Cup, we won our Champions’ League group, we are in the Final of the Coppa Italia and we’re third in the League.
"This is a good time to be a Juventus supporter no matter what the critics say. We accept their comments because it THFC us on."