Every player commented on how hard preparation with Ventrone was. In his own words, he explained his method as, “In my opinion, in any group military spirit is very important. It helps you overcome any physical discomfort to work happily.”
The Scudetto arrived in the first year and the professor talked about the work of that special year when the final goal had not yet been reached, “When I arrived, I found a group of guys eager and willing to do well, who did not think about sparing any energy. I have tried to have them appreciate everything they have learned and I have not encountered any difficulties; we are Juve, we have to work because we have to win.
“I also owe a lot to Lippi, a great man and a great coach. I owe him a lot because he leaves me free to think, he has never sought to steer me.”
Source juventus/Football Reporting