"The players have all worked hard today. The opponents performed much better than we expected, so I think the 0-0 result is reasonable! If we want to qualify for next season's Champions League, we need not only to continue playing well in every game but also need some luck!" After being held to a 0-0 draw by Fiorentina away, Juventus coach Del Neri had to admit after the match that the team was getting further and further away from the top four in the league.
After this match, Juventus still has an 8-point gap with Lazio, who ranks fourth in the league. With only five rounds left in the league, it will be very difficult for Juventus to qualify for next season's Champions League. Del Neri also admitted after the match that the hope of entering the top four was becoming increasingly bleak. "We can only play well in every game now. As for whether we can get the ideal result, I think besides our own efforts, we also need some luck!"
"Today we played a tough 90-minute game. The opponent is very strong. In the first half, we were a bit more passive in the midfield. The opponent has many excellent players on the offensive line, they gave us a lot of trouble. For example, Gilardino, Montolivo, Mutu, and Valgareja! Of course, we didn't have no chances today either. In the second half, we also had a few good scoring opportunities, unfortunately, none of them were converted. I think the 0-0 result is relatively fair, a result that everyone can accept!"
When asked about the rumors outside that Montolivo would join Juventus at the end of this season and who would be more outstanding between him and Aquilani, Del Neri said: "Montolivo is a very great player. His skills and awareness are what any team needs. If he could join Juventus, it would undoubtedly enhance the strength of the team. Of course, Aquilani's performance today was also excellent. I think there is no comparability between the two people. If they could both play on the same team, it would be very promising!"