Llorente: ‘Won’t celebrate against Juventus’

By Football Italia staff

Tottenham Hotspur striker Fernando Llorente won’t celebrate if he scores tomorrow night - “when I hear the name Juventus I still get chills”.

The striker spent two seasons with the Bianconeri, and will return to Turin for the first leg of the Champions League Last 16 tie.

“It was a wonderful two years, I wore the shirt of Italy’s biggest team,” Llorente explained to Premium Sport.

“I have Juventus in my heart, there are so many memories which bind me to that city. To the Bianconeri fans I’d say I’ll be in another shirt, but I love you and I can’t wait to see you.

“I wouldn’t celebrate [if I scored] out of respect, when I hear the name Juventus I still get chills.

“I’d say the tie is 50-50, we are two very strong teams. After the draw I told myself it was destiny: I met Juventus when I was at Sevilla, but I didn’t go to Turin because I was injured.

“It will be very emotional to come back.

“Max Allegri and Mauricio Pochettino? They’re two great Coaches. Mauricio has changed Tottenham and after some initial problems look where they are now.

“We have to continue like this so we can start lifting trophies.

“The Scudetto? Napoli are having an incredible season and play well, but Juventus are used to winning and will come out on top in the end.”

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