Juventus boss Antonio Conte has admitted that he’s only focused on continuing his team’s success and isn’t thinking about the Old Lady’s recent win over Roma.
The Bianconeri are preparing to face Cagliari on Sunday and are looking to continue their current 10-game win streak in Serie A, as an 11th win would set a new club record, though the tactician has insisted that he’s only concentrating on staying on top this season and not worried about breaking records.
Conte spoke about the away game during his pre-match press conference and praised the Isolani, while also commenting on the fact that the match must be played in front of a relatively small crowd of 5,000 supporters due to construction at the Stadio Sant’Elia.
“It’s still the same season and the important thing is to follow up the 3-0 win over Roma,” said the 44-year-old.
“I said it before that game too, that winning against Roma was worth only three points, just as tomorrow’s match with Cagliari is worth three points. Nothing has changed.
“I don’t think about the Roma victory anymore. If I did then it would be very dangerous ahead of tomorrow’s game. It was just a first leg. Juventus played well and now we must focus on Cagliari.
“It’s going to be a probing test against a tough team to beat on their own turf. The fact we’ve won 10 in a row will also make Cagliari even more eager to break that run.
“Records were made to be broken. We’ve already surpassed my own best streak from previous seasons and don’t forget last year we had nine victories in a row before that run was interrupted against Cagliari. Juventus can write a new page in the history books, but records are worth little if they are not followed by the final success.
“Cagliari are a tough side, solid tactically with some very dangerous forwards. Diego Lopez is doing a great job with them and Marco Sau and Victor Ibarbo are particularly worrying opponents. Few relegation battlers have a front line like they do.
“It’s a shame there will only be 5,000 people allowed into the stadium, as Cagliari is a wonderful city and they deserve to see this game. There are also so many Bianconeri supporters in Sardinia, so it’s a pity about the restriction.”
