Claudio Ranieri was delighted with his Juventus side’s attitude in their 3-0 win over Parma last night.
The Old Lady are on the cusp of Champions League qualification after securing three points in their rescheduled Week 31 clash to move 12 points clear of fifth place.
After last weekend’s 3-2 triumph over Milan, Ranieri had feared that complacency may set in against struggling opposition, but the Roman tactician saw his Juve side power past his former club.
“I am satisfied,” he grinned. “It was important to keep wining and today was a good test of the players’ spirit and motivation.
“After the victory against Milan there was the risk that we could be sated, but instead we reacted with great determination.
“We were without Momo Sissoko and Cristiano Zanetti, so it was important to go in front to stop us suffering in a deadlock.
“If you don’t strike early then you get nervous and things get more difficult.
“Credit to the whole squad. The champions have been great, but so have all the lads who are behind them in the pecking order and keep working hard.
“But I want Champions League football to be mathematically certain before I start giving everyone a game.”
Ranieri also heaped praise upon Argentine winger Mauro Camoranesi, whose header against the post allowed David Trezeguet to open the scoring.
“Camoranesi? He gives me the chance to vary the way we play,” the Bianconeri boss explained.
“He is a universal player who has such class and is a godsend for me. He is a winger, but he is willing to sacrifice himself wherever needed for the team."
Raffaele Palladino scored a superb goal in a week that has seen speculation regarding his future if Palermo hitman Amauri arrives in Turin.
“Amauri or Palladino? I have seen so many names in the newspapers and I don’t like to talk about these things,” Ranieri said. “I like Palladino and I believe in him.
“It’s up to him to command his place amongst these champions.”
