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Claudio Marchisio says he is a completely different player to Andrea Pirlo and should not be compared to his Juventus team-mate.

The midfielder feels he is not at the same level as his illustrious team-mate and was pleased Juventus managed to deny Roma at the Stadio Olimpico

The 29-year-old was used in his fellow Italy international's role in the 1-1 Serie A draw with Roma on Monday due to the latter's injury and put in a good performance in front of Juve's defence.

Nevertheless, Marchisio was quick to stress he is not at the same level as Pirlo in the latter's position.

"There are comparisons that can’t be made between two completely different players," Marchisio told Sky Italia. "We know what Andrea offers us. 

"Personally speaking, I have undergone an important evolution in a role which I enjoy playing. With the attributes and qualities I possess, I’ll try to help the team out."

The central midfielder then went on to voice his satisfaction with the Scudetto holders' draw against second-placed Roma, although he feels they could have bagged the full three points with a bit more luck.

"We secured an important result in Roma’s own backyard. It’s not easy to come away from here, at the home of Serie A’s second-placed side, with our nine-point advantage still intact.

"Nevertheless, there’s regret at leaving with a draw.

"We started well and were able to break the deadlock. We created chances when we had numerical supremacy but were unable to put the game to bed."