Thursday, 3rd April, 2014
Juventus boss Antonio Conte has insisted that the loss against Napoli during the weekend has helped his team to reorganise as they prepare take on French outfit Lyon later tonight.
The two teams lock horns at the Stade Gerland for a spot in this year's UEFA Europa League semi-final and the Serie A league leaders will be spurred on by the fact that they are the only Italian team remaining in the competition.
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The Bianconeri lost their first match after 14 outings and will be cautious in their approach while they take on Remi Garde's men.
"I hope the defeat in Naples will allow us to regroup", Conte told UEFA's official site.
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"Lyon are a great French team, very strong in attack and also physically.
"We know their strengths and weaknesses. We know that the first leg is always important. We are going to try and keep the ball."
Juventus will be missing a key player in the form of the suspended Arturo Vidal and the injured Angelo Ogbonna along with Andrea Barzagli whose appearance remains in doubt.
"The fact we are the last Italian team in the Europa League is a great satisfaction but has put pressure on us.
"We want to go far in this competition, the final is at home. But we have injured players too," the 44-year-old added.
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