Browsing All Posts published on »July, 2010«

Zebina receives PSG proposal

July 31, 2010

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Juventus could finally have found an exit strategy for Jonathan Zebina, who has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain. The defender is deeply unpopular with supporters and one of several veterans who no longer have a place in Gigi Del Neri’s squad. He reportedly already turned down an offer from AEK Athens, but the 32-year-old would […]

N’Zogbia ‘couldn’t refuse Juve

July 31, 2010

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Wigan star Charles N’Zogbia has been linked with an £8m transfer to Juventus. “It’s a club I could not easily refuse.” The 24-year-old winger is one of several players in his position to be considered for Gigi Del Neri’s 4-4-2 system. The limit on non-EU players coming into Serie A has apparently put paid to […]

Chiellini: «We are on the right track»

July 31, 2010

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After the victory against Shamrock, the defender from Livorno spoke of the situation. «We are working with the coach to give compactness to the team and we are once again finding good play organization». Less then two weeks of work and already 180 minutes played 90 of which in an official match. Giorgio Chiellini began […]

Giovinco also wanted by Genoa

July 30, 2010

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Genoa have joined the race for Sebastian Giovinco just a day after the Juventus player became very tempted by Bari’s offer. The fantasista won’t remain in Turin this summer given that he doesn’t suit the 4-4-2 philosophy of new boss Luigi Del Neri. The former Under-21 international has many admirers, notably Parma who are willing […]

Del Neri: ‘I liked the performance’

July 30, 2010

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Gigi Del Neri was pleased with the performance as Juventus made their Europa League debut. “The match did count and the victory was important,” he said of the 2-0 away win at Shamrock Rovers. “We are in good shape physically and will take it one step at a time. I liked the team, we need […]

Pepe: «Playing as a team makes up for the lack of physical condition»

July 30, 2010

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A goal on his debut a few days ago in Cosenza against Lyon and a good performance in Dublin against Shamrock. Simone Pepe is getting used to the Juve world very quickly. At the Tallaght Stadium, the winger from Rome ran for 90 minutes uniting quality with quantity. It is an excellent start which gives […]

Amauri: «I worked very hard to start scoring again»

July 30, 2010

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18 to go! If in Pinzolo he had promised a season in which he would have scored at least 20 goals, Amauri immediately started to count. Two goals (and a post) and Juventus started the Europa League in the best of manners. After the match against Shamrock, the Italo-Brazilian has reason to be satisfied: «It […]

Juve strike twice in Dublin!

July 30, 2010

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Del Neri fielded his classical 4-4-2 formation with Diego and Amauri as attacking duo. The bianconeri are immediately determined and well placed on the field showing great movement and precise passing. Del Neri’s team did not take long to show their quality and on the 3rd minute Amauri receives a good ball and puts it […]

Primavera, Bucaro’s era starts

July 27, 2010

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While the First Team is completing their retreat, also the second phase in Varese after the one in Pinzolo, Primavera starts today its adventure. After a week training at Vinovo, the group left this morning for Chiusa Pesio retreat. At new trainer Giovanni Bucaro and his staff’s orders (read his statements), a numerous group moved. […]

Manninger :"Very Good Defense"

July 27, 2010

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Training restart after a day at rest, saw Alexander Manninger back on the pitch, as he had to stop during summer camp at Pinzolo for a little pain at his calf. The Austrian goalkeeper, at Juventus Channel microphones, confirm his improvements: “I worked in the gym with athletic trainers and, considering that I feel good, […]

Debut goal delight for Pepe

July 27, 2010

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Simone Pepe is flying high after he marked his Juventus debut with a goal against Lyon on Saturday. “It was a great feeling,” he stated on Monday. “To score on your debut for a club as important as this will help me start this adventure on the right foot.” The Italian international has arrived from […]

No Juve for Cissokho

July 27, 2010

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Lyon have reacted with surprise to reports that Juventus are chasing Aly Cissokho. “He’s not for sale.” The full-back has been paired with the Old Lady across various media on Monday, but the French club who own him insist he is going nowhere. “I know nothing about this whatsoever,” Lyon director general Bernard Lacombe noted […]

Trez snubbed mega offer

July 27, 2010

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David Trezeguet has rejected what his agent has described as a “mega-galactic” offer in order to remain at Juventus. The French striker looked all set for a departure this summer given that he has less than a year left on his current contract. But despite interest in his services from a variety of clubs, the […]

Giovinco’s future to be decided

July 27, 2010

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Sebastian Giovinco’s agents will meet with Parma today to discuss the prospect of a move from Juventus. The Atomic Ant looks certain to leave Turin in a bid to play regular first team football. Giovinco has cut an increasingly disgruntled figure in recent months, having been given little chance to shine in black and white. […]

Juventus consider bid for Adebayor

July 27, 2010

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Juventus are reportedly monitoring Emmanuel Adebayor’s situation at Manchester City very closely with a view to a bid this summer. City are prepared to sell the Togo international for €17m in an effort to make space for Edin Dzeko, the Wolfsburg striker, or even Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The 26-year-old striker has attracted interest from French champions […]

DD: ‘I was wrong to leave Juve’

July 26, 2010

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Marseille boss Didier Deschamps has once again said that he was wrong to resign from Juventus in 2007. Deschamps had earned promotion to Serie A, but left with two games of the season remaining after falling out with the board. “I don’t deny that I miss your country,” he said. “I was happy there both […]

Real to replace Raul with Amauri?

July 26, 2010

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Real Madrid apparently intend to replace their talisman Raul with one of three strikers, the most surprising of which is Juventus’ Amauri. Marca understands Raul is very close to joining Bundesliga side Schalke and that Jose Mourinho has drawn up a shortlist of possible replacements. Alongside Bayern Munich’s Mario Gomez and Werder Bremen’s Hugo Almeida […]

Blog: Forgive or forget?

July 26, 2010

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What to do with a problem like Diego? Giancarlo Rinaldi on the dilemma that Juventus are still working on this summer There are only a handful of crimes which are unforgivable. Their number may vary according to your morals, but they are likely to be few in total. And, for everyone but the most unrepentant […]

Bayern don’t need Diego

July 26, 2010

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Bayern Munich have told Juventus that they are not interested in signing Brazilian playmaker Diego this summer. Juventus are encouraging offers for the 25-year-old just a year after his high profile transfer from Werder Bremen because he doesn’t fit in with Gigi Del Neri’s plans for the side. Bayern were in competition with Juve for […]

The ball is again the protagonist

July 26, 2010

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After this morning session completely dedicated completely dedicated to the athletic work, during afternoon training session the ball was again the protagonist since warming up, with bianconeri engaged in rallies and technique exercises. After that, the group left for a few minutes the “tool”, working again on athletic part, with a series of sprints and […]

All to Varese on Monday morning

July 26, 2010

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On Monday morning, Juventus will continue with their preparation after the day of rest granted by coach Del Neri and the first training session of the day, on schedule for 10:00hrs instead of 09:30hrs will be a great opportunity for the bianconeri supporters to be close to the team: the entrance to the Stadio Franco […]

Giovinco to Parma ?

July 25, 2010

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Sebastian Giovinco’s agent Claudio Pasqualin has hinted that The Atomic Ant’s future may lie with Parma. Having failed to procure a regular starting jersey with La Vecchia Signora, the diminutive playmaker is thought to be considering his options – with several clubs showing an interest. “I can say that many clubs, including Parma and Bari, […]

Unwinding and rest for the bianconeri

July 25, 2010

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A day of well deserved rest for Juventus: after the convincing victory in Cosenza against Lyon and the return during the night to Varese, the bianconeri will be enjoying a free day. To say the truth, the day began with an unwinding session which saw the players busy in Cosenza take part but even the […]

Juve to steal Burdisso?

July 25, 2010

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Juventus could steal in to pick up Inter defender Nicolas Burdisso from under the noses of Roma. The Argentine spent last season on loan in Rome and was eager to make the move permanent but the Giallorossi have baulked at the €10m price-tag. According to Tuttosport the Bianconeri are encouraged by the stall in negotiations […]

Dzeko door opens for Juve

July 25, 2010

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Juventus move for Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko could be back on after all thanks to Jose Mourinho. The Bianconeri had initially baulked at the €30m price-tag put on the Bosnian’s head by his German club, but a new development may now allow them to talk out a deal. Over in Madrid, Mourinho is on the […]

(Pictures) Juventus 2-1 O.Lyon [Friendly Match] 24/07/10

July 24, 2010

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Del Neri: «We didn’t suffer much but we can improve»

July 24, 2010

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Juve is improving one step after another. Compared to the match last Sunday against Hamburg, Juventus managed to beat a more fearsome opponent like Olympique Lyon. The inclusion of the internationals (Chiellini, Marchisio, Pepe and Poulsen) allowed a further leap in quality. The 2-1 against the French side is good especially in view of Thursday’s match […]

Motta: «We are creating a great group»

July 24, 2010

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Just 20 days since his arrival, Marco Motta has already understood the Juve world very much. In the meantime, on the field, he is confirming himself as one of the liveliest while outside his statements are always punctual and mature. Even the words in Cosenza, after the victory against Olympique Lyon are a testimony of this: […]

Legrottaglie: «It is nice to beat such important teams»

July 24, 2010

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Before diving into the Europa League adventure, Juventus brought home a victory against a Champions League team. Beating Lyon, semi-finalist a few months ago in the most important competition, is a sign of the team’s improvement. Nicola Legrottaglie, a veteran and protagonist since the very first day of the training camp in Pinzolo, drew a balance […]

Pepe(ry) Juve!

July 24, 2010

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If he wanted a true match in order to prepare in the best of manners for the preliminary against Shamrock Rovers, Gigi Del Neri was definitely not let down. In Cosenza, against Olympique Lyon, Juventus played a match which was far from a friendly one: high rhythm, great determination and hard fouls. Juventus had a great […]