Andrea Pirlo: Barca are a team that know how to play
The Italian coach said his side is under construction, after the 2-0 defeat
Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo praised Barcelona after their 2-0 win in Turin on Wednesday night.
“We knew it’d be tough against a side that plays good football, that is accustomed to playing at this level, whereas we are a work in progress.
“Ultimately, it’s a match that will be useful for us to grow and improve in future,” the Italian coach told Sky Sport Italia.
“I hope to have more players back soon, because I don’t have many options and those I start end up having to play almost 90 minutes twice a week. That’s not easy for them, especially when they are young and inexperienced.
“It’s frustrating when you are down to 10 men, as you can’t go to press them, otherwise it just ends up running on empty. That’s what the lads didn’t realise when we went down to 10.”
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