Roma & Juventus Should Not Underestimate Ajax & Panathinaikos - Marcello Lippi

The two Italian outfits should not take their opponents lightly, according to the 61-year-old...

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Italy coach Marcello Lippi believes Juventus and Roma should be wary of their opponents, Ajax and Panathinaikos in the Europa League.

The draw has pitted the Italians against two European sides with plenty of history and Lippi believes Juventus will be pleased to have drawn a tough opponent after exiting the Champions League in the group stage.

"Juve-Ajax is a great game and they will be consoled a bit after going out of the Champions League," he told CNRmedia.

"As for Roma, they should not think that Panathinaikos is not as strong as some of the other teams."

Click here to see the Azzurri boss' comments on the Champions League draw, featuring Inter, AC Milan, and Fiorentina.

Adam Scime, Goal.com

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