Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio is pleased at how his team have kicked off their 2014-2015 Serie A campaign.
The Bianconeri have won three straight Scudetti so far, but experienced a bit of turmoil this summer after Antonio Conte departed and was replaced by former AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri.
However, after laboring to a 1-0 win over Chievo in their first fixture, Juventus were able to get things right and maintain their unbeaten run at home with a solid 2-0 victory against Udinese, with Marchisio opening his goal account for the season with a long-range strike.
“After three straight titles, it was really important for us to start things off on the right foot as other teams are well equipped this season,” the 28-year-old Italian international stated to Sky Sport Italia after the match.
Marchisio has been deployed in a new role in the absence of Andrea Pirlo due to injury, but the long-serving Bianconeri midfielder was quick to point out that he is not a replacement for the veteran player.
“[Simply put], there is only one Pirlo. I’m trying to do my best, but he’s irreplaceable.
“And while I like that role because I get to be involved and I get plenty of space, I enjoy playing as a mezzala because I have the opportunity to score some goals.”
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