Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has admitted that a third consecutive Scudetto will be a difficult task and that the Bianconeri will have to rely on more than just talent.
The Bianconeri have won the last two Scudetti and after the signings of Fernando Llorente, Carlos Tevez, and Angelo Ogbonna they would appear to be favourites for the title once again this season.
Despite looking the best team on paper, the Bianconeri have looked poor in the pre-season and Chiellini has agreed with coach Antonio Conte that the squad appears to be lacking the hunger to win.
“Conte is right because talent needs to be cultivated on a daily basis with hard work,” the defender told Tuttosport.
“We know that you can only achieve certain objectives by working. And we want to confirm ourselves in Italy and improve in Europe. They are our targets.”
Juventus will face off against reigning Coppa Italia winners Lazio in the Italian Super Cup on Sunday which preludes the start of the 2013/2014 Serie A season, and Chiellini believes his side will be ready for the match.
“It is normal that there is tiredness and a lack of brilliance at this point of the season, but we are growing. And we’ll certainly be ready for an important appointment on August 18.
“We want to win the Super Cup as much as Lazio. We want to start the season on the right foot and, on Sunday, the pitch will finally do the talking.”
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