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Juventus' Andrea Pirlo wants to stay top of Serie A with Siena win
The Bianconeri are a point ahead of AC Milan in the race for the Scudetto but their Italy international is keenly aware that they face a difficult opponent on Sunday
04-Feb-2012 1:57:26 PM
By Gareth McKnight
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Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has stated that his side will be in for a difficult game against Siena on Sunday, but wants to stay top of Serie A with a win.
The Turin giants are a point ahead of Scudetto holders AC Milan going into the fixture but the Italy international knows that recording a victory will not be a formality.
"It will be a tough game against an organised team that plays good football, so it will be hard, as all the matches are," he told the Juventus Channel.
Pirlo was also full of praise for coach Antonio Conte, with the team looking to secure their first Italian top-flight title since 2003.
"Conte is a very good coach who can give so much to the team," the veteran enthused.
"We are first in the standings and we hope to stay like this."
Juventus are unbeaten in 20 league games this season, whilst Siena are in need of points as they sit precariously above the relegation zone in 17th position.
The Turin giants are a point ahead of Scudetto holders AC Milan going into the fixture but the Italy international knows that recording a victory will not be a formality.
"It will be a tough game against an organised team that plays good football, so it will be hard, as all the matches are," he told the Juventus Channel.
Pirlo was also full of praise for coach Antonio Conte, with the team looking to secure their first Italian top-flight title since 2003.
"Conte is a very good coach who can give so much to the team," the veteran enthused.
"We are first in the standings and we hope to stay like this."
Juventus are unbeaten in 20 league games this season, whilst Siena are in need of points as they sit precariously above the relegation zone in 17th position.
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