Juventus defender Nicola Legrottaglie says they can be proud of their improvement this season.

"Whatever happens now it will have been an excellent year," Legrottaglie told Tuttosport. "What we have achieved is almost miraculous given the number of injuries that we have had.

"When you consider that we were in Serie B two years ago it has been a marvellous journey.

"Last year we were third, this time around we are second. Next year it is our turn to finish first.

"Perhaps we lack a little experience for European football but our youngsters are growing and will be amongst the best.

"Even though Inter are doing so well anything is possible and lots of teams have bounced back from further behind than we are."