Clarity and personality. These are the ingredients that Juventus is missing, according to manager Andrea Pirlo. The bianconeri tied Benevento 1-1, as they continue to struggle stringing wins together this season.
"We managed the first half well and took the lead. We could also had closed it. We were not able to understand the moments of the match well, it's not the first time we allowed a goal as time was expiring. We must grow quickly, we must understand that the matches are not all the same and they are managed in different ways. In the end there was some nervousness when we needed to be more clear to score a goal. We must grow to understand the state we're in. When players with experience and personality are missing, we struggle, like we showed this evening."
On Ronaldo's absence: "He already had a little problem Wednesday in Champions League, but he decided to play. It's normal that someone fatigues and rests. This time it was up to Ronaldo, others the next. He's an added value, but when he's not there we must play our game. He was tired, he needed to rest. When you play so many matches, it happens."
"Real Madrid was dependent on him, so is Juventus. He is a catalyst, when there's a player so strong it's normal that the play develops from him. We are not only dependent on Ronaldo, but it happens that when he's not there, we must improve in these matches."
