Ranieri : ‹‹Proud to be Juventus››
Ranieri : ‹‹Proud to be Juventus››
The presentation of the new stadium is an important moment for the future but also for the present of Juventus. For Ranieri and his men watching the projects of the club taking shape was an injection of suplementary motivation in view of the match against Inter. ‹‹I think that one of the great things about this club is the capability of making you fell a part of the project whatever it may be. You feel as though even the least sand grain you may bring is important. It is very positive to stimulate the sense of belonging and the presentation of the new stadium made us feel proud of being Juventus››.
The pride will be on the field at the San Siro, in a match different in importance for victory of the scudetto from last year, even if for Ranieri the approach is always the same: ‹‹The matches against Inter stimulate the players and the whole environment. Trying to find a difference with respect to last year is difficult. Supporters stop us and ask for the maximum. There are three points in question and we will do everything to obtain them››.
Juventus approach the match strong of seven consecutive victories: ‹‹When you play these matches you have to detach them from the championship contest, just like when we were going through the bad patch and we played against real, we didn’t bandage our heads before. We knew it could be the match to turn things round and so it was. We must confront this match in the same manner.››
Mourinho’s Inter is at the top of the table, however according to pundits the team must still get used to the new coach: ‹‹Just like it was important for me last year to get to know all the players, so it is for Mourinho now. Inter will surely grow with time. Even now in comparison to last year they have changed from certain aspects: Ibrahimovic was more static while now he moves along the whole attacking line. They changed with regards to playing without ball possession, with only Ibrahimovic ahead of the ball line, it changed with regards to attention and specific moves. Obviously they are still getting used to him, therefore it is only normal that there is less fluency with respect to last year. Mourinho has a Portuguese philosophy but he has taken a lot from Italian football. It is a compliment, just like Ferguson had complimented us when saying that he changed Manchester after watching Italian football›.›
Ranieri did not reveal the starting formation to be fielded against Inter: ‹‹I want to know how Tiago is, the sensations felt, how the trip went...An d then, Camoranesi could be part of the match, he has just recovered from an injury and I want to talk to him first. We must think of expressing our play, then it depends on the night. If it is the right one we will manage to play fluently, with the moves that the boys know by heart. The important thing is that they express themselves as they know best. An adjective to describe this Juve? We are charged and aware››.
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Giovinco: First Madrid, now Inter!
Giovinco: First Madrid, now Inter!
Saturday 22 November, 2008
Sebastian Giovinco is confident Juventus can do to Inter what they achieved away to Real Madrid. “We’ll win 2-0!”
The youngster is likely to watch tonight’s Scudetto grand slam from the sidelines, as Pavel Nedved and Alessandro Del Piero are both on exceptional form.
“We will win 2-0. I am counting on Del Piero’s free kicks, as he is a true master of set pieces,” Giovinco told Radio Kiss Kiss.
The Bianconeri have already achieved a shock 2-0 away victory in the Champions League against Real Madrid and hope to replicate that result at San Siro this evening.
“The wait for the game is always fantastic, as we are talking about a classic encounter of the sport.
“Juventus are coming off a splendid run of form and we want to extend that positive streak. Everyone would love to play this game, of course.
“As soon as I get my chance, I will try to take full advantage of it, because I care so much about the Juve jersey.”
Under-21 teammate Giuseppe Rossi has been promoted to the senior squad, so when does Giovinco expect to follow?
“I don’t think I will be a part of the Nazionale, at least for the next year. Marcello Lippi is preparing his squad for the World Cup and we’ll see what happens.
“I have faith Italy will do well in the European Under-21 Championship, that is my objective in an Azzurri shirt.”
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Ranieri Confirms Buffon Stay
Ranieri Confirms Buffon Stay
The Juventus boss has confirmed that his number one goal keeper Gianluigi Buffon is staying in Turin despite the interest of Manchester City.
Gigi Buffon has been on the radar of a countless number of clubs over the course of his eight year stint in Turin, and rightfully so, as he is undoubtedly one of the greatest goal keepers of all time.
The latest club to express their interest in the Italian international is Manchester City, who are reportedly set to make an offer of around €75 million, in an attempt to lure the 30-year-old to Eastlands.
According to Buffon’s boss Claudio Ranieri however, there is no chance of this transfer taking place, as Buffon is more than happy with life at Juve.
“Buffon will remain at Juventus, and I can assure you that he is happy to stay here with us,” Ranieri said.
“He wants to achieve more with the club, and he is only 30, so he still has plenty of time to do so,” he added.
Over the past few days, the sporting director of Juventus, Jean Claude Blanc, has also declared that Buffon will remain in Italy, by claiming that, “there has been no offer made by City for Buffon.
He also went on to discuss how the keeper is a priceless member of the Bianconeri, and that there is no way possible he will leave the club.
These comments will most likely not deter the big spending City however, as they continue in their quest to formulate a world class squad.
Adrian Del Monte
The Juventus boss has confirmed that his number one goal keeper Gianluigi Buffon is staying in Turin despite the interest of Manchester City.
Gigi Buffon has been on the radar of a countless number of clubs over the course of his eight year stint in Turin, and rightfully so, as he is undoubtedly one of the greatest goal keepers of all time.
The latest club to express their interest in the Italian international is Manchester City, who are reportedly set to make an offer of around €75 million, in an attempt to lure the 30-year-old to Eastlands.
According to Buffon’s boss Claudio Ranieri however, there is no chance of this transfer taking place, as Buffon is more than happy with life at Juve.
“Buffon will remain at Juventus, and I can assure you that he is happy to stay here with us,” Ranieri said.
“He wants to achieve more with the club, and he is only 30, so he still has plenty of time to do so,” he added.
Over the past few days, the sporting director of Juventus, Jean Claude Blanc, has also declared that Buffon will remain in Italy, by claiming that, “there has been no offer made by City for Buffon.
He also went on to discuss how the keeper is a priceless member of the Bianconeri, and that there is no way possible he will leave the club.
These comments will most likely not deter the big spending City however, as they continue in their quest to formulate a world class squad.
Adrian Del Monte
Juve: Buffon? Priceless
Juve: Buffon? Priceless
Friday 21 November, 2008
Juventus general manager Jean-Claude Blanc put the final word on Manchester City’s £65m bid. “Gianluigi Buffon is not for sale at any price.”
The goalkeeper had been linked with the Eastlands club already and the rumours re-emerged this week of an increased offer.
Buffon himself admitted, “I would be the first to tell the club to sell me if a really big offer was tabled, as they can rebuild the squad with that money.”
However, general manager Blanc left no room for negotiation in his message on the official Juventus website.
“Gigi is not for sale at any price. There has never been contact between the two clubs and there is no offer from Manchester City for our goalkeeper.
“There is no truth behind this rumour. I can reassure fans that we will continue to go ahead with Gigi for many years to come and that he will play in the new Bianconeri stadium in 2011-12.
“I am surprised that these stories always emerge just before a big game, but in football these things do happen.”
The reference was aimed at Saturday’s Scudetto showdown with Inter, suggesting attempts from some sections of the media to destabilise Juve and its supporters.
“It is important to look to this match with the same spirit we looked to the future yesterday [when presenting the plans for the new stadium] and take this positive energy into the challenge with Inter,” continued Blanc.
“I think the players already had their minds on Inter, but taking part in that presentation made them feel part of a fantastic history that is Juventus.
“Naturally I hope that also reaffirmed their knowledge they are part of a club that not only had a great history, but also a wonderful future.”
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Friday 21 November, 2008
Juventus general manager Jean-Claude Blanc put the final word on Manchester City’s £65m bid. “Gianluigi Buffon is not for sale at any price.”
The goalkeeper had been linked with the Eastlands club already and the rumours re-emerged this week of an increased offer.
Buffon himself admitted, “I would be the first to tell the club to sell me if a really big offer was tabled, as they can rebuild the squad with that money.”
However, general manager Blanc left no room for negotiation in his message on the official Juventus website.
“Gigi is not for sale at any price. There has never been contact between the two clubs and there is no offer from Manchester City for our goalkeeper.
“There is no truth behind this rumour. I can reassure fans that we will continue to go ahead with Gigi for many years to come and that he will play in the new Bianconeri stadium in 2011-12.
“I am surprised that these stories always emerge just before a big game, but in football these things do happen.”
The reference was aimed at Saturday’s Scudetto showdown with Inter, suggesting attempts from some sections of the media to destabilise Juve and its supporters.
“It is important to look to this match with the same spirit we looked to the future yesterday [when presenting the plans for the new stadium] and take this positive energy into the challenge with Inter,” continued Blanc.
“I think the players already had their minds on Inter, but taking part in that presentation made them feel part of a fantastic history that is Juventus.
“Naturally I hope that also reaffirmed their knowledge they are part of a club that not only had a great history, but also a wonderful future.”
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Player Call vs iler
3 Chiellini
4 Mellberg
8 Amauri
9 Iaquinta
10 Del Piero
11 Nedved
12 Chimenti
13 Manninger
16 Camoranesi
19 Marchisio
20 Giovinco
21 Grygera
22 Sissoko
27 Ekdal
28 Molinaro
29 De Ceglie
30 Tiago
31 Nocchi
32 Marchionni
33 Legrottaglie
4 Mellberg
8 Amauri
9 Iaquinta
10 Del Piero
11 Nedved
12 Chimenti
13 Manninger
16 Camoranesi
19 Marchisio
20 Giovinco
21 Grygera
22 Sissoko
27 Ekdal
28 Molinaro
29 De Ceglie
30 Tiago
31 Nocchi
32 Marchionni
33 Legrottaglie
Jumat, 2008 November 21
Happy B'day Vinny
Iaquinta’s birthday : 29 today
A world champion with the humility and eagerness for victory of a newbie. He is a player who gives all, who fights for every ball as if it were the decisive one. It is also for this reason that he is loved so much : because Vincenzo Iaquinta is generous, one who never gives up. Yesterday he was complimented by the supporters during Filo Diretto on Juventus Channel and today he will receive the best wishes from all the bianconeri community : Vincenzo is 29 years old and there is no need for a vivid imagination to guess what would be the ideal birthday present. Tomorrow is the day of Inter-Juventus.
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buon compleanno Vinny
referee Nicola Rizzoli
Rizzoli given Inter-Juventus Friday 21 November, 2008
Respected Bologna-born referee Nicola Rizzoli will be in charge of his first Derby d'Italia tomorrow.
Italy's two best-supported sides are preparing to face off at San Siro in an epic encounter.
The pressure on the man in the middle will be intense, but Rizzoli has impeccable credentials.
A Derby d'Italia virgin, the 37-year-old was in charge of Inter's 4-0 thrashing of Roma and Juventus' stalemate with Sampdoria.
So far this season, Rizzoli has been in charge of six Serie A games, showing 18 yellow cards and two reds.
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