Juventus can win the Champions League, says Vialli

Sep 22, 2012 10:05:00 AM

The former Bianconeri striker feels his former side could spring a surprise on their return to European club football's elite competition this term

Gianluca Vialli believes Juventus have what it takes to go all the way in the Champions League this season.

The Serie A champions started their European campaign with a 2-2 draw at holders Chelsea midweek, and the former Italy international, who won the competition with the Old Lady in 1996, was impressed with their performance at Stamford Bridge.

"Juventus are on the right path to win the Champions League again. Their style of play is really well suited to the Champions League," Vialli was quoted as saying by Gazzetta dello Sport.

"They play some very aggressive, intense and modern football. I believe they will soon be among Europe's protagonists once more.

"Juventus are among the outsiders for the European title, and they gave a clear signal against Chelsea that they are a force to be reckoned with.

"It will not be easy to be on top of their game in both the Serie A and the Champions League, but the Bianconeri have a good chance to become part of the European elite again."

Juventus are currently preparing for Saturday's league match against Chievo.

Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25
Sign up with bet365 for a free bet up to £200
Sign up to Paddy Power for £250 in free bets
Sign up today with Coral and get a £50 FREE bet - no strings attached!
Sign up today with BetVictor and get a £25 FREE BET!

play

open

Inside Goal.Com

Player Ratings: Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 Brest
Goal.com takes a closer look at the men involved in PSG's last home game of the season, with David Beckham taking all the focus as he wore the captain's armband
Player Ratings: Sampdoria 3-2 Juventus
Goal.com was on hand to cast a judgmental eye on proceedings as Sampdoria recorded a memorable victory over champions Juventus, despite the best efforts of Fabio Quagliarella
Player Ratings: Gladbach 3-4 Bayern Munich
Goal.com evaluates the performances of everyone involved in a game that was effectively decided by the brilliance of die Roten forward Franck Ribery
Player Ratings: Freiburg 1-2 Schalke
Goal rates the talent on show at the Konigsblauen claimed a nervy win at the Mage Solar Stadion to seal Champions League football for next season
Madrid see red after Copa carnage
Cristiano Ronaldo was dismissed as los Blancos lost their heads during a dramatic 2-1 final defeat by their city rivals in an epic final at the Santiago Bernabeu