Claudio Marchisio reveals Juventus have insatiable hunger for trophy success

Posted Saturday, May 20, 2017 by PA

Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio believes his team-mates are still hungry for more silverware as they look to add to their remarkable recent trophy haul.

Massimiliano Allegri's side recovered from last week's 3-1 defeat at nearest rivals Roma to win the Coppa Italia for the third year running with a 2-0 victory over Lazio on Wednesday.

Victory over relegation-threatened Crotone on Sunday will also secure a sixth consecutive Serie A title, while there is the small matter of the Champions League final against Real Madrid on June 3 still to come.

"Obviously I am a player so that changes things, but I am also living this period as a fan," Marchisio told the club's website.

"I want Juventus to win the Champions League more and more with each passing day, always keeping in mind that every step closer we have taken was the result of sacrifice and hard work.

"We have been winning trophies consistently for years but that doesn't change anything; every single guy in this dressing room just wants more. We mustn't take any of what we have achieved for granted because it is our past that has led us to this present.

"I hope the fans are as focused as we are on Sunday's game. We will approach it as if it is another final because at the end of it, there may well be another trophy and another record: six Scudetti in a row, three Coppa Italia in a row.

"The Champions League has been a huge part of our history but the greatest strength of this club is always thinking one game and one victory at a time. Crotone are on a great run and are fighting for survival so we can't afford any more slip-ups."

Crotone are just a point from safety after five wins and two draws in their last seven games, but defeat to Juventus could see them relegated if 17th-placed Empoli beat Atalanta and Genoa defeat Torino.

Juventus also knew they might be confirmed as champions before kick-off on Sunday.

That would be the scenario if Roma were to lose at Chievo on Saturday evening, while a draw for Roma would mean Juventus only need the same against Crotone.