“There is anger because we lost in a silly way. I cannot explain how we managed to suffer 3 goals in 20 minutes. We hope not to repeat such a situation again. We knew Napoli had made some good comebacks in their last games, but still we did not pay enough attention. Obviously, one of our main problems was losing concentration during the game – but we must gather ourselves together as soon as possible since we have an important game on Tuesday in the Champions League. At the moment, though, we are still too nervous to talk about today’s game.”

Despite the defeat, Giovinco played a good game: “With regards my performance, I saw a lot of the ball since we tried to play in the part of the pitch were we could be more dangerous and this happened on my side of the pitch on a number of occasions.”

Juventus ace Sebastian Giovinco believes he was right to stay on at the club and fight for his place, as he explains his new found taste for success.

The Italian youngster has been outstanding when he has been given the chance to play. And he was one of his sides’ most outstanding players during the 5-1 win over Sampdoria. The story could have been so different, though, as Giovinco was linked with a number of clubs earlier in the campaign. However, he now feels his decision to stay on is starting to pay dividends.

“I play for one of the best teams in the world and I have the good fortune of doing it in my city, so why should I have left? I am aware of what I have in my locker,” Giovinco told Tuttosport.

While ‘La Formica Atomica’ is enjoying the moment, he is well aware that Calcio can either make or break a player.

“You only need to make a couple of mistakes and you get hammered,” added the playmaker.

“I remember what happened with Gianluigi Buffon. It seemed like he couldn’t save anything, but now we are all talking about the best goalkeeper in the world, there needs to be more balance.”

Giovinco believes the key to his success is the fact that he has had his put his nose to the grindstone in training, and he is also hoping to rediscover his goalscoring touch soon too.

“I let the facts do the talking. The facts are in training with the work. Words count for nothing in football,” added the youngster.

“The goal is what I am missing. I am not a striker, but goals give you security and they raise your self esteem.

“Look what happened with Amauri. He didn’t score for eight months and then he got one and the flood gates opened.”

Juventus midfielder Sebastian Giovinco has spoken about the “spectacular” fashion in which the Bianconeri were able to defeat Sampdoria last night.

The 22-year-old stated that Juventus played a near-perfect match, other than conceding a goal.

“It was important to win and we did so in a spectacular manner,” the Italian international told the club’s official website, Juventus.it.

“Today it was a near perfect match. Sure we conceded a goal, but the performance was a good one and the result speaks clearly for itself.

“Today we interpreted the match excellently, we enjoyed ourselves and this is something I did not experience last year. I am very happy,” he summed up.

The Bianconeri’s next opponents will be Napoli on Saturday evening.

Hitting back
The 22-year-old was thrown in by Ciro Ferrara after spending the best part of the Bianconeri’s winless month on the sidelines as the Juve coach changed tactics for the crucial match. Forwards Vincenzo Iaquinta and Amauri were dropped and David Trezeguet brought in, with Giovinco and Diego included together for the first time this season to supply and excite.

Yellow daze
A precocious talent who has been compared to Roberto Baggio, Juve have high hopes for Giovinco and, in the first half in particular, he showed why. Dribbling with abandon, his quick feet, body speed and low centre of gravity had Maccabi defenders mesmerised. Unable to stop him within the rules, three were booked for last-ditch tackles early on. “It doesn’t matter if you play with one, two or three fantasistas,” he added. “If you go into the match trying to win, that’s how the game should be played.”

Fantasy pair
Demonstrating their ability to play together, Diego and Giovinco combined to win the free-kick that led to Chiellini’s headed 47th-minute winner, Juve’s first victory in Group A and in all competitions for a month. “We are hoping to continue winning as we have done this evening,” Giovinco continued. “All that is on our minds now is Sunday [at AC Siena]. We’ll think about the next Champions League match three days before it takes place.”

‘Come good’
Giovinco also took the opportunity to vent his frustration after criticism of his early season performances. “You say finally a good performance, that I’ve come good and played a decent match but my own perspective is very different,” argued the midfielder. “I’ve made contributions in important games previously this season. Diego and I have done our bit but because the strikers don’t score you think we’re playing badly. That’s not on. But you’re right, tonight was a good game.”

Looking ahead
With five points from three matches – two fewer than FC Girondins de Bordeaux and one more of FC Bayern München – another win in Israel in the return against Maccabi on 3 November will go a long way to securing Juve’s qualification to the knockout rounds and answering La Vecchia Signora’s demanding critics.

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, and midfielder Sebastian Giovinco are satisfied with the side’s performance against Maccabi Haifa in the Champions League, despite suffering for various spells of the game.

The Bianconeri picked up their first win in Group A thanks to Giorgio Chiellini’s second half header from close range. Juventus had several chances to make the score comfortable but then stepped off the gas. Gianluigi Buffon was largely to thank for keeping his side in the game. The goalkeeper was voted man of the match and he believes it’s onwards and upwards from now on.

“I am always ready for the team to make saves. We wanted the three points at all costs to come out from the spell. Winning was the only thing that mattered, that’s all we were interested in,” Buffon told Sky Sport Italia.

“We played well and we created plenty of chances to score. Of course it’s not always easy in Europe. And they had some chances too.

“Juventus tried a different approach tonight and we had more guarantees in defence. It’s normal that we have to try and find the best way going forwards. Though we did create plenty tonight.”

Sebastian Giovinco was also sublime on the night as he linked up brilliantly with Diego. The ‘Formica Atomica’ was unlucky not to have scored as he reflects on the win.

“We played differently today and we saw that. We deserved the win today. We showed that we can play well together with Diego,” added the Italian starlet.

“They fouled us plenty. They had five players on a yellow at half time. It was a tough game, but we did really well and that’s what counts.”

New section “Quote” comprises both Giovinco’s quotes and quotes about him.

“Giovinco did well (against Bordeaux). He is not and never will be Diego, but that is obvious,” mused Ferrara.

“There is no such thing as a player identical to another and I don’t like talking about those who didn’t play, as it’s not fair.

“In the past six years this team has adopted the 4-4-2 system, but we changed to a diamond midfield and have a different way of approaching the game.

“This naturally means there are movements and tactics that will take a while to gel perfectly.”

Young Juventus star Sebastian Giovinco has been given a rare opportunity to shine, with playmaker Diego on the sidelines due to an injury.

The promising player felt that he was unable to perform at his best against Bordeaux though, as his team were very disappointing on the night.

“We played a bad first half,” Giovinco said to UEFA.com.

“We were sluggish, but in the second half, we deserved the victory, but we could only manage a draw. The team needed to do more.”

Not only did the team need to do more, but according to the Under-21 player, his performance was not up to his standard.

He continued, “I need to improve. I need to utilise my speed from start to finish. We had an extra player in midfield, but we weren’t able to play the ball well in the first half.

“In the second half, we were able to circulate the ball better, and deserved victory. I could have done more.

“Ultimately, the match played out like this,” Giovinco summed up. “We will take the point. To play for the three points, we need to take a risk or two, but all is well, as we are improving.”

It’s not all smiles in the Juventus camp after their convincing 2-0 win away to Lazio in Serie A, as diminutive striker Sebastian Giovinco is demanding more playing time after his impressive substitute appearance at the Olimpico.

The 22-year-old came on for injured Brazilian Diego during the first half and inspired the Old Lady to victory, also providing the assist for David Trezeguet’s goal. And his post-match bitter lament did not go unnoticed.

“Diego is a difficult opponent for me, perhaps because he is older or perhaps because he is a foreigner…” he bemoaned on Sky Sport Italia.

“If I were from Brazil or Argentina, maybe I’d have more chances to play. I regret being an Italian.

“However, I want to thank everyone for the praises and I always try and be ready when called upon.”

Juventus playmaker Sebastian Giovinco has revealed that an injury he suffered to his left thigh during the 4-1 friendly loss to Villarreal will keep him sidelined for around three weeks.

“Yes, I have to stop for at least 20 days, if not more,” explained the former Empoli star to Tuttosport.

“It’s a pity, I could have used the time. I hope to resolve the issue as soon as possible. For two weeks I will train on the ground and then begin with the differential [treatment].”

Giovinco is hoping to cement his place at Juventus this season, but has admitted himself his role will likely be as a substitute for Diego, who arrived from Werder Bremen this summer.

During the summer, the starlet played a prominent role for Italy at the Under-21 European championships in Sweden.