Massimo Mauro says Juventus has to reach Europa League semifinal
Former footballer Massimo Mauro suggests that Juventus and AC Milan should aim for at least the Europa League semifinals after failing to qualify for the Champions League. He notes that the pressure to succeed in the competition is high and could be a burden for the clubs.
Why it matters
High expectations for major European clubs impact team management, player morale, and financial stability.
Massimo Mauro has spoken about Juventus' Europa League draw, and he expects them and AC Milan to at least reach the semi-finals of the competition this season.
Juve were on course to play in the Champions League and delivered some fine performances in the league, putting them on a strong run ahead of the final weeks of the season.
However, that soon changed as they entered a poor run of form, which eventually led to them failing to finish inside the top four and missing out on a place in the Champions League.
AC Milan suffered an almost identical fall, as they were also tipped to make the top four and were doing just fine in that regard, but they soon lost their momentum.
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