Could this defeat influence the Champions League meeting with Juve?
It’s always the case. Defeat always has a negative influence. We’d won five games in a row and our confidence had grown. We thought we’d be level with Hamburg by now, but instead, we’re six points behind. But life goes on, and fortunately we have Juventus on Wednesday, when we can start winning again. How would you rate Juventus? They’re very good. They’re on form, although they only drew at the weekend. They’re up there at the top of their table. They’re one of the best teams in Europe. You’ve seen almost all there is to see in football. Is a meeting with Juventus still something special? It wouldn’t be normally. I have to prepare the team beforehand, but I do it the same way no matter the opponents. But I don’t have particularly happy memories of Juve. When I coached Ajax Amsterdam, we lost to them in the Champions League final on penalties. What’s the news of Mark van Bommel and Martin Demichelis? When might they be fit to return? It’s looking good for Demichelis. He trained with th
