Andrea Barzagli thinks Juventus’ initial training camp in West Virginia was good for them and helped them to prepare well for the Club World Cup.
They landed in the city to prepare before travelling to Washington to play their first game, and they have been fantastic for much of the competition. Juve won its first two group games against Al Ain and Wydad, which helped it qualify for the knockout round of the competition before its final group game against Manchester City.
That game would be an important one for them, and they would want to keep their winning streak while topping the group. Juventus has shown promising signs of being one of the standout teams in the tournament, and their pre-competition work has played a major role in that.
Barzagli praises Juventus’ preparation and team spirit
Barzagli has been impressed with their performance and highlighted the value of the West Virginia training camp. Speaking via Il Bianconero, the former defender said:
“I think that the first part of the American retreat, the one in West Virginia, may not have driven the players crazy in terms of location, but it certainly allowed Tudor to work hard and in a good atmosphere. It is no coincidence that Juventus gives the feeling of being fresher and brighter than at the end of the championship. The club’s decision to renew Tudor also had an impact. The players seem happy with his confirmation and now they want to show him that they deserve his place”.
This sentiment reflects the improved energy within the squad and suggests that the club’s atmosphere is currently one of focus, trust and hard work.
Tougher opponents await in the next round
We have had a really good CWC campaign, and our players have worked as hard as they can to do well in the competition. However, we would begin to face tougher teams in the coming weeks, and we need to work harder to keep winning.
Juventus cannot afford to slow down or relax now. Stronger opposition will test the team’s resolve, and the cohesion and sharpness developed in West Virginia must continue to reflect in their upcoming performances.
