Marcello Lippi believes Juventus need a world-class striker this summer – Football news
Former Juventus manager, Marcello Lippi, has admitted that the Italian side needs a top striker in the summer transfer window to compete with the best clubs in Europe. He admitted that the club needs to invest in the strike force to remain competitive in
the league and in the UEFA Champions League.
Juventus secured the Italian Serie A for the second time in two seasons this year as they fended off competition from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003 to lift the title. However, performances in Europe were disappointing and they suffered an exit at the hands of Bayern Munich in
the quarter-final.
Lippi admitted that his former side was unlucky to have been drawn against Bayern Munich, who eventually went on to win the competition, as the Germans were in spectacular form throughout the season.
“Juventus were unlucky to meet the Bayern, who were also at their best. They need a striker of great level to try to win in Europe,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
On the other hand, Lippi admitted that Bayern thoroughly deserved to win the UEFA Champions League as they are currently the best team in Europe. He tipped the Germans to win the prestigious treble as they take on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/VfB-Stuttgart-c40879 in the final of the German
Cup.
“Bayern Munich are deservedly at the top of Europe. They arrived there thanks to their quality, class and the experience of a strong team. Now they can win the treble. They have clear ideas and know what they want for the future, even if for Guardiola it
will not be easy to proceed such a legacy,” he concluded.
Juventus are reported to have secured the signing of Athletic Bilbao striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fernando-Llorente-c13671. There are also reports that the club is after Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain in the summer transfer window. Signing Higuain would be a great step in strengthening
the squad as that would give the Italians great variety in attack for next season. This could also make them a strong force in Europe next season.
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