Capello: 'Juve top four in Europe'

By Football Italia staff

Fabio Capello believes Juventus “are among the top four in Europe” after signing Gonzalo Higuain and can “do without” Paul Pogba.

The Bianconeri have been very active on the transfer market this summer, bringing in Miralem Pjanic, Medhi Benatia, Marko Pjaca and Dani Alves.

Yesterday they also told Napoli that they’re ready to activate Higuain’s release clause for over €90m.

“If they decided to get Higuain, it’s because they thought carefully and realised they needed a player like that,” Capello told La Stampa newspaper.

“Seeing as at Juve they pay close attention to the value of players and possible exchanges, they also know that in the middle of the park they can do without Pogba. Maybe not in terms of power, but when it comes to quality yes.

“I’d say it’s clear Juventus are working towards winning the Champions League. If before they were fighting to be among the top four in Europe, now they are right in there.

“After that, winning the tournament also requires good luck.”

The Bianconeri have already been dominant in Serie A with five consecutive League titles, so is there any point to the others playing now?

“It was already pointless before, even without Higuain,” smiled Capello. “The truth is that Juve started early and are continuing to gain an advantage over all their rivals.”

Can Juve see Higuain as the kind of buy Capello’s Roma made with Gabriel Batistuta?

“No, absolutely not. They were different eras and competitions. At Roma we were lacking a hitman to win Serie A, but here we’re talking about winning the Champions League.”

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