Pirlo clings to Ronaldo to save the season, Cristiano aims for new records and reflects on the future | First page

The man of the records is called to the umpteenth effort before two appointments that will define very clearly the turn that the Juventus season will take, the first under the direction of Andrea Pirlo. Against Lazio, the bianconeri play for the opportunity to remain hooked on the train of the Scudetto that Inter directs but above all to consolidate their position in the Champions League area, while next Tuesday will be the classic date from inside or outside against Porto not to say goodbye for another moment, in advance, the Europe that matters. IS In a moment of lack of brilliance and with men numbered, Juve are forced to once again cling to their champion.

NEXT GOALS – His 767th career goal against Spezia has arrived, the one that allowed him to hook a holy monster like Skinbut the Portuguese ace has absolutely no intention of stopping and has already set his next goals in his sights. Just five steps higher is another icon of Brazilian and world football like Romario, while the goal named after Josef Bican, the best scorer in football history with 805 goals, is further but not unattainable. One more piece to add to a wonderful career but also a stimulus to try to drag Juve towards a final stretch of the season as a protagonist that could also guide their decisions in the future.

THE FUTURE OF CRISTIANO – The contract with Juventus expires in June 2022 but, unlike the previous two years, Ronaldo risks ending the current one with another scorching elimination from the competition where he made history, the Champions League, and without scudetto. that today seems to have taken the direction of Inter Milan. An unprecedented fact for a champion who has long used to enriching his personal showcase with titles and who It could lead him to reconsider the Juve project in terms of competitiveness. The need to rejuvenate a group that has probably reached the end of its cycle and the difficult global economic situation and the Turin club put the parties at a crossroads.
Premature speeches today, because great players and great teams think one game at a time and Lazio seems to fall short to put bad thoughts aside. In fact, CR7 has scored 5 goals in as many precedents with the biancoceleste team: only with Parma – 6 centers – he did better. Record after record and fear passes.