forza Juve , i hope we'll beat the shit out of Galliani's team at the san siro
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Ancelotti begins Juve duel Sunday 14 August, 2005
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Carlo Ancelotti assures that tonight’s encounter with Juve “can never be a friendly” as a season-long duel in Italy and Europe begins.
“This will be a real game and both sides will play with the maximum intensity,” said the Milan boss ahead of the traditional Trofeo Berlusconi bash. “Meetings with Juventus are never friendly, especially now we know they’ll be our major rivals for the Scudetto and Champions League.”
The two giants meet every August at the San Siro and there is a strange tradition around this trophy, as some believe the losers go on to take the Scudetto that season. Juve broke that ‘curse’ last year and it picks up where they left off last term in the race for silverware.
“This is our first match of the campaign in front of our home fans and psychologically these are very important because a team must immediately feel it is not inferior to great opponents,” continued Ancelotti.
“Juventus are much stronger than they were last season and not just because of Patrick Vieira. They also have the excellent Adrian Mutu and the experience and solidity of Robert Kovac in defence. I think they are still slightly ahead of Inter in terms of quality and balance.”
Of all the title contenders, the Rossoneri have perhaps gone through the most changes this summer with the arrival of Alberto Gilardino, Christian Vieri, Marek Jankulovski and Johann Vogel, but above all in terms of their tactics.
“We have a very attacking approach to football and with the three-man defence that is further intensified. We need to be more balanced when we use this system.”
With Pippo Inzaghi on the road to recovery and Andriy Shevchenko now fit after surgery to remove titanium plates from his fractured cheekbone, Ancelotti has four world class strikers to choose from.
“Shevchenko will play one half alongside Vieri and the other partnering Gilardino against Juventus. Vieri started training with us before Alberto, so he’s in better physical condition, but I was also pleasantly surprised by how professional Christian is. Sometimes you start to believe in reputations, but he’s very motivated in this new environment.”
Vieri surprised many – including Inter patron Massimo Moratti – when he chose to sign for their local rivals after his contract was terminated.
“He has always been an example of the perfect centre-forward to me and I’ve never had that kind of strong physical striker in my teams,” added Ancelotti. “He’s very different to Gilardino, as one comes towards the ball while the former Parma man uses his marker.”
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Carlo Ancelotti assures that tonight’s encounter with Juve “can never be a friendly” as a season-long duel in Italy and Europe begins.
“This will be a real game and both sides will play with the maximum intensity,” said the Milan boss ahead of the traditional Trofeo Berlusconi bash. “Meetings with Juventus are never friendly, especially now we know they’ll be our major rivals for the Scudetto and Champions League.”
The two giants meet every August at the San Siro and there is a strange tradition around this trophy, as some believe the losers go on to take the Scudetto that season. Juve broke that ‘curse’ last year and it picks up where they left off last term in the race for silverware.
“This is our first match of the campaign in front of our home fans and psychologically these are very important because a team must immediately feel it is not inferior to great opponents,” continued Ancelotti.
“Juventus are much stronger than they were last season and not just because of Patrick Vieira. They also have the excellent Adrian Mutu and the experience and solidity of Robert Kovac in defence. I think they are still slightly ahead of Inter in terms of quality and balance.”
Of all the title contenders, the Rossoneri have perhaps gone through the most changes this summer with the arrival of Alberto Gilardino, Christian Vieri, Marek Jankulovski and Johann Vogel, but above all in terms of their tactics.
“We have a very attacking approach to football and with the three-man defence that is further intensified. We need to be more balanced when we use this system.”
With Pippo Inzaghi on the road to recovery and Andriy Shevchenko now fit after surgery to remove titanium plates from his fractured cheekbone, Ancelotti has four world class strikers to choose from.
“Shevchenko will play one half alongside Vieri and the other partnering Gilardino against Juventus. Vieri started training with us before Alberto, so he’s in better physical condition, but I was also pleasantly surprised by how professional Christian is. Sometimes you start to believe in reputations, but he’s very motivated in this new environment.”
Vieri surprised many – including Inter patron Massimo Moratti – when he chose to sign for their local rivals after his contract was terminated.
“He has always been an example of the perfect centre-forward to me and I’ve never had that kind of strong physical striker in my teams,” added Ancelotti. “He’s very different to Gilardino, as one comes towards the ball while the former Parma man uses his marker.”
Capello reinvents midfielder Mutu Saturday 13 August, 2005
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Fabio Capello is reshuffling his pack ahead of the Trofeo Berlusconi and could use Adrian Mutu in a new wide position against Milan.
“This will be a real match and much more than a summer friendly,” commented the Coach ahead of Sunday’s clash at the San Siro. “It’s an important trophy and both teams will play with the right level of intensity.”
The Bianconeri beat Inter 2-0 and were defeated by Napoli on a shoot-out in last night’s Trofeo TIM, but the games were notable for the successful experiment of using Mutu in Pavel Nedved’s usual wide left position.
“I settled in well on the left side of midfield and did what the Coach asked of me,” explained the former Chelsea striker.
“I have been training hard for the last six or seven months and finally start to feel on form. My legs are beginning to get match fit and I’m improving with every game, so at this point I am confident it’s going to be a great season.”
The Romanian joined Juve on a free transfer in January after Chelsea fired him for failing a routine drugs test. The Premiership outfit has demanded £7.5m remuneration for breach of contract, but Mutu’s appeal will be heard by the TAS tribunal in Lausanne on October 24.
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Fabio Capello is reshuffling his pack ahead of the Trofeo Berlusconi and could use Adrian Mutu in a new wide position against Milan.
“This will be a real match and much more than a summer friendly,” commented the Coach ahead of Sunday’s clash at the San Siro. “It’s an important trophy and both teams will play with the right level of intensity.”
The Bianconeri beat Inter 2-0 and were defeated by Napoli on a shoot-out in last night’s Trofeo TIM, but the games were notable for the successful experiment of using Mutu in Pavel Nedved’s usual wide left position.
“I settled in well on the left side of midfield and did what the Coach asked of me,” explained the former Chelsea striker.
“I have been training hard for the last six or seven months and finally start to feel on form. My legs are beginning to get match fit and I’m improving with every game, so at this point I am confident it’s going to be a great season.”
The Romanian joined Juve on a free transfer in January after Chelsea fired him for failing a routine drugs test. The Premiership outfit has demanded £7.5m remuneration for breach of contract, but Mutu’s appeal will be heard by the TAS tribunal in Lausanne on October 24.
Pavel Nedved is fired up ahead of tomorrow’s Trofeo Berlusconi clash with Milan and insists Juve will capture the Champions League this season.
“Of course this match won’t be a friendly and never has been,” he said of the traditional battle at the San Siro. “At this stage of the season, every encounter is an important one and nobody wants to lose.”
Juventus were beaten last night in the Trofeo Moretti, beating Inter 2-0 in the first of three mini-matches of 45 minutes each before missing out to Napoli on a shoot-out.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic suffered an injury during that tournament, but he has recovered from a late challenge by Marco Materazzi and should start on Sunday evening.
“We will see two dream teams go head to head, especially with their spectacular strike forces,” added the Czech midfielder. “As for the Scudetto, we’ll see at the end who is the strongest.”
However, it’s clear that the Bianconeri have set their sights on one particular trophy this term – one that has always escaped Nedved.
“I realise Milan have a real desire to make up for their lost Final against Liverpool, but we absolutely want the Champions League. It’ll take something extraordinary to stop us getting our hands on that trophy. I think Juventus is the best place to be if you want to aim for Europe.”
Yet Nedved could also have the world in his grasp as a return to international duty is on his mind.
"I have never played in a World Cup before and would like to experience it," he revealed. "My Czech teammates and Coach have tried to convince me to return and I will make a decision over the next five days. There are another four qualifying games left and I could play a part."
“Of course this match won’t be a friendly and never has been,” he said of the traditional battle at the San Siro. “At this stage of the season, every encounter is an important one and nobody wants to lose.”
Juventus were beaten last night in the Trofeo Moretti, beating Inter 2-0 in the first of three mini-matches of 45 minutes each before missing out to Napoli on a shoot-out.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic suffered an injury during that tournament, but he has recovered from a late challenge by Marco Materazzi and should start on Sunday evening.
“We will see two dream teams go head to head, especially with their spectacular strike forces,” added the Czech midfielder. “As for the Scudetto, we’ll see at the end who is the strongest.”
However, it’s clear that the Bianconeri have set their sights on one particular trophy this term – one that has always escaped Nedved.
“I realise Milan have a real desire to make up for their lost Final against Liverpool, but we absolutely want the Champions League. It’ll take something extraordinary to stop us getting our hands on that trophy. I think Juventus is the best place to be if you want to aim for Europe.”
Yet Nedved could also have the world in his grasp as a return to international duty is on his mind.
"I have never played in a World Cup before and would like to experience it," he revealed. "My Czech teammates and Coach have tried to convince me to return and I will make a decision over the next five days. There are another four qualifying games left and I could play a part."
Does anyone know if any UK tv channels are gonna show it?I know that Bravo/setanta have the rights for the new season-but can't see it listed on there...
Sometimes if you flick through these random channels you pick games up...
http://mediahopper.com/portal.htm
Sometimes if you flick through these random channels you pick games up...
http://mediahopper.com/portal.htm