Rafael Benitez says Juventus is the favorite to win Serie A
Posted Saturday, October 15, 2011 by YAHOO Sport
Former Inter coach Rafael Benitez says Juventus is a heavy favorite to win the Serie A title this season.
The Turin side got off to a great start in the league and currently tops the table after finishing seventh in the last two seasons.
Benitez conceded that Juventus looks odds-on to clinch the Scudetto, though he confessed that the club does find itself in a favorable situation compared to its rivals as it does not compete in Europe.
"The best teams, especially AC Milan and Inter, have not been doing things as well as they used to," Benitez told Eurosport. "Juventus have a better chance than the rest. They are coached by Antonio Conte, who knows the club's philosophy, the fans and the market, because he used to be a player. When you are at a club, you want to play in every competition. When you cannot do that, the only thing left is to do your best in the competition you are in."
Benitez went on to praise Andrea Pirlo, who has been in great form at Juventus since his arrival from AC Milan in the summer.
"Pirlo is a key player," Benitez added. "He can control the game very well and he is certainly a crucial piece in any team."
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