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Del Piero has a fever and is in doubt, so too Zambrotta (same injury that kept him out against Chievo) who trained by himself.
Capello will see how Alex is tomorrow morning before deciding if he's fit to play.
http://www.gazzetta.it/primi_piani/calcio/2004/pp_1.0.563353657.shtml
Capello will see how Alex is tomorrow morning before deciding if he's fit to play.
http://www.gazzetta.it/primi_piani/calcio/2004/pp_1.0.563353657.shtml
Del Piero doubt for Munich
Tuesday 2 November, 2004
Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero is a major doubt to feature against Bayern tomorrow evening after coming down with flu.
“Alex was suffering from a high temperature this afternoon,” revealed Fabio Capello, “so as a precautionary measure I told him to stay in bed instead of training. We’ll see if he’s up to playing tomorrow, but if not then Marcelo Zalayeta is ready.”
The captain was set to be a key figure after scoring three goals in his last two games, although be was rested for the weekend’s 3-0 victory against Chievo.
The Bianconeri have the opportunity to book their ticket to the next round with a positive result in Munich, as so far they have won all three of their Champions’ League ties without conceding a single goal.
“We will play an open game and try to bring back as many points as possible from Germany,” added the Coach. “We know Bayern a little better after our first leg victory, although they’ll have Claudio Pizarro back and we’ll keep an eye on him.”
Del Piero is not the only worry, as Gianluca Zambrotta is still working on a separate training programme due to his ankle injury, while Alessandro Birindelli replaces the injured Jonathan Zebina.
“I feel good,” assured Birindelli. “I have already taken on this role in both competitions, so I know my job at Juve is to be ready when I’m needed. We have a system that works so well that the individual players can change, but the team unit will always be effective.”
The midfield will be boosted by the return of Brazilian Emerson, who missed out on the Chievo win.
“I rested on Sunday because I was suspended,” explained Emerson, “but now I am raring to get the result that would ensure our qualification. It would be important to seal that up as early as possible so we can concentrate on Serie A.”
Tuesday 2 November, 2004
Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero is a major doubt to feature against Bayern tomorrow evening after coming down with flu.
“Alex was suffering from a high temperature this afternoon,” revealed Fabio Capello, “so as a precautionary measure I told him to stay in bed instead of training. We’ll see if he’s up to playing tomorrow, but if not then Marcelo Zalayeta is ready.”
The captain was set to be a key figure after scoring three goals in his last two games, although be was rested for the weekend’s 3-0 victory against Chievo.
The Bianconeri have the opportunity to book their ticket to the next round with a positive result in Munich, as so far they have won all three of their Champions’ League ties without conceding a single goal.
“We will play an open game and try to bring back as many points as possible from Germany,” added the Coach. “We know Bayern a little better after our first leg victory, although they’ll have Claudio Pizarro back and we’ll keep an eye on him.”
Del Piero is not the only worry, as Gianluca Zambrotta is still working on a separate training programme due to his ankle injury, while Alessandro Birindelli replaces the injured Jonathan Zebina.
“I feel good,” assured Birindelli. “I have already taken on this role in both competitions, so I know my job at Juve is to be ready when I’m needed. We have a system that works so well that the individual players can change, but the team unit will always be effective.”
The midfield will be boosted by the return of Brazilian Emerson, who missed out on the Chievo win.
“I rested on Sunday because I was suspended,” explained Emerson, “but now I am raring to get the result that would ensure our qualification. It would be important to seal that up as early as possible so we can concentrate on Serie A.”
