Angelo Ogbonna Calls For Focus Ahead Of Benfica Tie
Published: April 20, 2014
Juventus need 5 more points from their remaining 4 games to be assured of retaining the Serie A title they have won 29 times in the past.
The Old Lady were highly favored to do well in the Champions League but failed to advance to the knock out rounds and had to drop down to the Europa League after their elimination.
Ahead of the meeting with Benfica on Thursday in the semifinals, Italian - Nigerian defender Angelo Ogbonna has cautioned his teammates not to get carried away with their recent good run of results.
“Now it’s time to concentrate on Europe. Benfica are a renowned team who play good football, and we’re already looking ahead to Thursday’s game.
“We’ll be facing a fiery atmosphere so we’ll look to prepare for the fixture as best we can,” Ogbonna told juventus.com.
The 25 - year - old center back has suited up 3 times for Juventus in the Europa League while he played 3 games in the Champions League.
The Old Lady were highly favored to do well in the Champions League but failed to advance to the knock out rounds and had to drop down to the Europa League after their elimination.
Ahead of the meeting with Benfica on Thursday in the semifinals, Italian - Nigerian defender Angelo Ogbonna has cautioned his teammates not to get carried away with their recent good run of results.
“Now it’s time to concentrate on Europe. Benfica are a renowned team who play good football, and we’re already looking ahead to Thursday’s game.
“We’ll be facing a fiery atmosphere so we’ll look to prepare for the fixture as best we can,” Ogbonna told juventus.com.
The 25 - year - old center back has suited up 3 times for Juventus in the Europa League while he played 3 games in the Champions League.
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