Juventus legends Alessandro Del Piero and Claudio Marchisio shared their thoughts on the Old Lady’s 2-1 defeat to Benfica in the Champions League.
This latest loss adds to Juventus’ struggles this season, as they now sit under significant pressure. Following an opening loss to PSG, Juve’s defeat at the Allianz Stadium further underscores their poor form, with only two wins from eight matches across all competitions so far.
The disappointing performance has drawn criticism and analysis from fans and former players alike. Club icons Alessandro Del Piero and Claudio Marchisio weighed in on the situation during their commentary on Sky Sport.
Del Piero’s Take on Juventus’ Loss to Benfica
Del Piero stressed the importance of an internal discussion to address both short- and long-term issues. He also highlighted the impact of injuries on the team’s lackluster performances.
“It’s not an easy moment for Juventus. They must have an internal confrontation to understand the long- and short-term issues,” Del Piero explained (via Football Italia).
“We should not forget about injuries; we’d see a different Juve without all those players out.”
Marchisio’s Analysis of the Defeat
Marchisio attributed the team’s struggles to physical and mental fatigue, noting a lack of cohesion on the pitch.
“Bonucci spoke about physical and mental tiredness. Players looked confused, also without the ball,” Marchisio commented.
“There are many individual plays, which lead to exhaustion. Danilo and McKennie were exhausted tonight.”
Juventus will need to address these issues quickly to turn their season around and regain their form in both domestic and European competitions.