Juventus wide-man Stephan Lichtsteiner has admitted that the 2-0 victory against Malmo in the Champions League on Tuesday night was crucial for the Old Lady.
A brace from Carlos Tevez helped seal the deal in coach Massimiliano Allegri’s first European win as the Bianconeri boss.
“It was very important to start well,” he said in a brief interview with Mediaset.
“In the two previous years we were not able to start with a victory in the Champions League.
“Milan? It’s going to be a great game because they are very fit and it will be a real challenge.”
The Switzerland international then shared his thoughts regarding last season’s runners-up Atletico Madrid’s defeat to Olympiacos.
“Olympiacos’ victory changes nothing. We continue match by match even though we know that it’s going to be tough. It’s still early days, but we have to prepare well before the next game.”
Juventus will travel to the San Siro to take on the Serie A leaders on September 20.
