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Atalanta midfielder Ousmane Dabo maintains that his side can dent Juventus’ title ambitions on Sunday. (yeah, right 
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“We have been playing some great football for the last five games,” said the former Inter midfielder.
“Physically we are in good shape and our slow start to the season was purely down to the injury problems that we have been experiencing.”
“Against Juventus we have nothing to lose and this could be a crucial factor in the tie for us,” he added.
“We can cause them some real problems in the whole 90 minutes, even if we will have to pay close attention to the likes of Alessandro Del Piero, David Trezeguet and Pavel Nedved.”
The Orobici are in a rich patch of form at the moment after two consecutive victories enhanced their survival prospects.
They can also count on new signing Davor Vugrinec, a Croatian international who joined from Lecce this week.
Juventus are firing on all cylinders after winning their last four League games, which have taken them to within a point of the Milanese joint leaders. :strong:
)“We have been playing some great football for the last five games,” said the former Inter midfielder.
“Physically we are in good shape and our slow start to the season was purely down to the injury problems that we have been experiencing.”
“Against Juventus we have nothing to lose and this could be a crucial factor in the tie for us,” he added.
“We can cause them some real problems in the whole 90 minutes, even if we will have to pay close attention to the likes of Alessandro Del Piero, David Trezeguet and Pavel Nedved.”
The Orobici are in a rich patch of form at the moment after two consecutive victories enhanced their survival prospects.
They can also count on new signing Davor Vugrinec, a Croatian international who joined from Lecce this week.
Juventus are firing on all cylinders after winning their last four League games, which have taken them to within a point of the Milanese joint leaders. :strong:
Marcello Lippi has called 21 players for the tomorrow’s match against Atalanta. Not called are: Birindelli (fever), Bonnefoi and Olivera.
1 Gianluigi BUFFON
2 Ciro FERRARA
3 Alessio TACCHINARDI
4 Paolo MONTERO
5 Igor TUDOR
6 Salvatore FRESI
7 Gianluca PESSOTTO
8 Antonio CONTE
9 Marcelo SALAS
10 Alessandro DEL PIERO
11 Pavel NEDVED
12 Antonio CHIMENTI
13 Mark IULIANO
14 Cristian ZENONI
16 Mauro CAMORANESI
17 David TREZEGUET
18 Marco DI VAIO
19 Gianluca ZAMBROTTA
21 Lilian THURAM
25 Marcelo ZALAYETA
26 Edgar DAVIDS
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Glad to see we have a nearly full squad .. Forza Juve !!
1 Gianluigi BUFFON
2 Ciro FERRARA
3 Alessio TACCHINARDI
4 Paolo MONTERO
5 Igor TUDOR
6 Salvatore FRESI
7 Gianluca PESSOTTO
8 Antonio CONTE
9 Marcelo SALAS
10 Alessandro DEL PIERO
11 Pavel NEDVED
12 Antonio CHIMENTI
13 Mark IULIANO
14 Cristian ZENONI
16 Mauro CAMORANESI
17 David TREZEGUET
18 Marco DI VAIO
19 Gianluca ZAMBROTTA
21 Lilian THURAM
25 Marcelo ZALAYETA
26 Edgar DAVIDS
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Glad to see we have a nearly full squad .. Forza Juve !!
Marcello Lippi tells his men there is no time to dither as we enter the toughest months of the season.
“So far we have occasionally been forced into some changes due to injuries, and some points have been lost, but that is in the past. Four intense months await us and we are ready.”
For several weeks Lippi has claimed that their main objective over January was to recover their injured stars and reach their peak for the last push in Serie A and Europe.
“The top of the table is very close now,” noted the tactician, “with four teams within the space of three points, including the wild card Lazio.”
The Bianconeri must face a tricky trip to on-form Atalanta, who have notched up two consecutive victories against Roma and Modena.
“Atalanta are doing well right now and have Fabio Rossini back to full fitness. We will respect them, just as they are sure to respect us.”
We should see the same squad that beat Piacenza 2-0 last Sunday, although Pavel Nedved is in doubt with a throat infection.
Lippi’s own future is hitting the headlines recently with news that his contract is likely to be extended.
“We have the basis of an agreement,” revealed the ex-Inter boss. “There is no rush to put pen to paper.”
The reports suggest that the one detail remaining is the length of the new contract awaiting a potential call from the Azzurri.
“So far we have occasionally been forced into some changes due to injuries, and some points have been lost, but that is in the past. Four intense months await us and we are ready.”
For several weeks Lippi has claimed that their main objective over January was to recover their injured stars and reach their peak for the last push in Serie A and Europe.
“The top of the table is very close now,” noted the tactician, “with four teams within the space of three points, including the wild card Lazio.”
The Bianconeri must face a tricky trip to on-form Atalanta, who have notched up two consecutive victories against Roma and Modena.
“Atalanta are doing well right now and have Fabio Rossini back to full fitness. We will respect them, just as they are sure to respect us.”
We should see the same squad that beat Piacenza 2-0 last Sunday, although Pavel Nedved is in doubt with a throat infection.
Lippi’s own future is hitting the headlines recently with news that his contract is likely to be extended.
“We have the basis of an agreement,” revealed the ex-Inter boss. “There is no rush to put pen to paper.”
The reports suggest that the one detail remaining is the length of the new contract awaiting a potential call from the Azzurri.
