Juventus, Allegri: "We have respect for Sporting, but we'll qualify for Round of 16 with a win"

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri and captain Gianluigi Buffon spoke at a press conference for their game against Sporting Lisbon tomorrow. Here are Allegri's comments: "I am proud to manage this club that has a winning DNA for 120 years. We have to leave tomorrow with a positive result because a win would conclude the discussion about qualification. Sporting defend well and they put Barcelona under pressure. We have to play a great game with humilty and the ability to control the game. On the right hand side? Sturaro, De Sciglio or Cuadrado. Dybala is doing well and he played well against Milan. His performances are getting better and he will eventually start scoring again. He has to continue to play like he did against Milan. In the end, the results are the most important. Cuadrado? He could play at right back and I could change formation. Matuidi? I have to evaluate him. The 4-3-3 is simple to execute, if Dybala plays a winger."

Buffon: "After losing against Barcelona, the rest of the games become decisive, but we are playing against important teams. Tomorrow? The intent is to make sure that we see the best possible Juventus. I hope that the squad becomes intelligent and knowledgeable because there are games that we can be less prudent and there are games that we have to be prudent."

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