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Cisse back for Juve clash
Djibril Cisse has been included in the Liverpool squad for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg with Juventus.
The French international has been out of action after sustaining a horrific leg break against Blackburn in October, and was originally expected to be sidelined for a year.
Although recent reports suggested that the striker could have been in line for an emotional return before the end of the season, his inclusion in the European side is a surprise given that he only returned to training in late March.
The return of the summer signing from Auxerre will give Liverpool's injury ravaged squad a massive boost, although boss Rafa Benitez admitted that he is reluctant to use Cisse unless forced to due to circumstances.
"He will not start the match, but maybe we will use him in the last 20 minutes or so if we need something different and he is quick and can score goals," said Benitez
"He has been saying for a couple of weeks that he is ready, but we have wanted to be careful and make sure he is okay."
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Djibril Cisse has been included in the Liverpool squad for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg with Juventus.
The French international has been out of action after sustaining a horrific leg break against Blackburn in October, and was originally expected to be sidelined for a year.
Although recent reports suggested that the striker could have been in line for an emotional return before the end of the season, his inclusion in the European side is a surprise given that he only returned to training in late March.
The return of the summer signing from Auxerre will give Liverpool's injury ravaged squad a massive boost, although boss Rafa Benitez admitted that he is reluctant to use Cisse unless forced to due to circumstances.
"He will not start the match, but maybe we will use him in the last 20 minutes or so if we need something different and he is quick and can score goals," said Benitez
"He has been saying for a couple of weeks that he is ready, but we have wanted to be careful and make sure he is okay."
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Trez to miss Reds tie
JuventusDavid Trezeguet will miss Juventus' second leg clash with Liverpool due to an ankle injury.
The France international has been unable to shake off the problem which he first suffered while playing against Israel in a World Cup qualifier.
He featured for half-in-hour in last week's UEFA Champions League defeat at Anfield but the striker aggravated the injury in the 2-1 loss.
Trezeguet was rested for the weekend's draw with Fiorentina to ensure he would not inflict further damage before Wednesday's meeting with Liverpool.
But after training with the squad on Tuesday, Trezeguet has failed to convince coach Fabio Capello that he is fit to feature against The Reds.
"He hasn't been included in the squad," said Capello.
"He failed to finish training due to the ankle injury.
"I am not a doctor, I am a coach, and therefore I have to respect the doctor's decision."
Capello will now rely on Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alessandro Del Piero in attack as Juve try to overturn the deficit at Stadio Delle Alpi.
JuventusDavid Trezeguet will miss Juventus' second leg clash with Liverpool due to an ankle injury.
The France international has been unable to shake off the problem which he first suffered while playing against Israel in a World Cup qualifier.
He featured for half-in-hour in last week's UEFA Champions League defeat at Anfield but the striker aggravated the injury in the 2-1 loss.
Trezeguet was rested for the weekend's draw with Fiorentina to ensure he would not inflict further damage before Wednesday's meeting with Liverpool.
But after training with the squad on Tuesday, Trezeguet has failed to convince coach Fabio Capello that he is fit to feature against The Reds.
"He hasn't been included in the squad," said Capello.
"He failed to finish training due to the ankle injury.
"I am not a doctor, I am a coach, and therefore I have to respect the doctor's decision."
Capello will now rely on Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alessandro Del Piero in attack as Juve try to overturn the deficit at Stadio Delle Alpi.
Exactly, our attack has been scoreing goals all season, it is just the deffence that needs to do the job this time, and I am damn confident they will
I know how motivated is Thuram when he has two bad games in a run
I just hope that Pessotto will play in the middle instead of Blasi and that Nedved will at least give good assists if he is not fit to run after every ball
As for Ibra and Alex I am sure they will score
Too bad Trez is ruled out though, he is definitely the finisher we need when Nedved is not at his best
FORZA JUVE
I know how motivated is Thuram when he has two bad games in a run
I just hope that Pessotto will play in the middle instead of Blasi and that Nedved will at least give good assists if he is not fit to run after every ball
As for Ibra and Alex I am sure they will score
Too bad Trez is ruled out though, he is definitely the finisher we need when Nedved is not at his best
FORZA JUVE
ok Trezeguet is out for sure!
i have read it on gazzetta.it
Juventus: Trezeguet k.o., niente Liverpool
Non ha recuperato del tutto: per lui allenamento ridotto
TORINO - Non ci sarà David Trezeguet nella Juventus che domani sera affronterà il Liverpool nel ritorno dei quarti di Champions League. L'attaccante francese non ha recuperato del tutto ed ha lasciato anzitempo l'allenamento. Regolarmente convocato invece Emerson che dovrebbe giocare dall'inizio.
to bad
but we have to win FORZA JUVENTUS
i have read it on gazzetta.it
Juventus: Trezeguet k.o., niente Liverpool
Non ha recuperato del tutto: per lui allenamento ridotto
TORINO - Non ci sarà David Trezeguet nella Juventus che domani sera affronterà il Liverpool nel ritorno dei quarti di Champions League. L'attaccante francese non ha recuperato del tutto ed ha lasciato anzitempo l'allenamento. Regolarmente convocato invece Emerson che dovrebbe giocare dall'inizio.
to bad
but we have to win FORZA JUVENTUS
no matter what if Pool has many injuries or not we have more quality in our side and have to damn win this game. If we play with heart, concentration and determination i am sure we will go through, and i hope the players learnt their lessons from anvield and Florence we have to stay awake against anybody at anytime.
CL Preview: Juventus-Liverpool
4/12/2005 1:44:00 PM
With the tie delicately poised at 2-1, Juventus and Liverpool will both be confident of securing their passage to the semi-final of the Champions League. The encounter should be a far cry from the game at Anfield, as Real Madrid learned, Juve are more than capable of overturning a first leg deficit.
BACKGROUND
With Juventus preparing to host Liverpool at the Delle Alpi, security has been stepped up for this high profile encounter. Memories of the infamous Heysel disaster have resurfaced with a minority of Juventus fans snubbing Liverpool’s symbolic gesture marking the 20th anniversary of that fateful day. Both managers have been keen to stress that the encounter should be remembered for football reasons as both clubs and fans try to move on.
Juventus were not at their best at Anfield, and had to hang on during a frantic first half. Two goals down at half time, the “Old Lady’ did improve after the restart and managed to grab a vital away goal thanks to some poor keeping from rookie keeper Scot Carson. The bianconeri return to Turin knowing that they have been in this position before and managed to turn the result around as they did against Real Madrid in the previous tie. Despite losing in Madrid, Fabio Capello’s side were immense as they sent Real crashing in the corresponding leg. Juve’s plucky performance ended Spanish interest in the competition and Real followed Barcelona home.
Juventus were not at their best at the weekend and were subsequently held to a 3-3 draw with Fiorentina. Whilst Juve never hit their stride, Capello will be pleased with his side’s resilience, battling back after each goal. Whilst Milan have received plaudits in Italy for their stylish football, Juve have been tenacious and dogged under Capello. Milan may be more exciting to watch, but Juve may just have the mental toughness to see them through to the final. The side that faces Liverpool on Wednesday should be more refreshed with Emerson returning from a muscle strain and Ibrahimovic back in good form.
Liverpool’s Jekyll and Hyde season continued at the weekend, as they followed up their impressive win over Juventus with a damaging defeat to Manchester City. In the Champions League Liverpool have looked impressive, wins against Leverkusen and Juventus have proved that they can match any team on their day. When Liverpool have looked their best, it has always been with Steven Gerrard at the heart of their team, as the Englishman has driven them on and carried the side at times. The England international has been added to one of the Premiership’s largest injury lists after picking up a muscle strain against Manchester City on the weekend and will take no part in the tie. The loss of Gerrard could be vital to Liverpool’s chances of progressing, with Benitez considering replacing him with Xavi Alonso who is returning from a long injury layoff.
Liverpool are once again the underdogs in this tie, a label that has suited them since they began their Champions League adventure under Benitez. Whilst Liverpool do have the quality to get a good result in Turin, Juventus need just a 1-0 win to progress. Juve have won many games by that score line this season and will be confident of doing so again.
TEAM NEWS
Juventus:
Fabio Capello has almost a full squad to choose from for this match and can call on nearly all of his first team stars. Zebina was injured during the first leg and looks set to be replaced by Birindelli at right back. Frenchman Trezeguet looks set to start on the bench after struggling with injuries and lacking form. Del Piero and Ibrahimovic will start at Anfield.
Liverpool:
The Reds welcome back Xavi Alonso who returns from a broken ankle he picked up at the beginning of the year. Morientes is ineligible for the tie after appearing for Real Madrid already this season. Talismanic captain Steven Gerrard misses the tie with a muscle strain. Traore, Garcia and Warnock are all passed fit. Cisse has been included in the squad and could make a shock appearance if goals are needed. Hamman is out and will be replaced with Igor Biscan
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Juventus:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has looked good all season for Juventus, but has still to improve on his finishing if he is to be one of the worlds best. Against Fiorentina at the weekend the Swede showed that when his finishing is on song he is unstoppable. Zlatan scored a stunning double and proved that it is a matter of time before he is one of the best in the world. Ibrahimovic is both strong and incredibly technically gifted and can trouble any defence with his guile. Now that his finishing is becoming more clinical he looks frighteningly good.
Liverpool:
The Reds have relied heavily on the quality of Steven Gerrard on many occasions this season and without their captain it is up to Carragher to keep Juve at bay. The defender has been outstanding this season and has proved that he is one of the best centre backs in the Premiership for Liverpool.
PROBABLE STARTING XIs
Juventus: (4-3-3)
Buffon; Birindelli, Thuram, Cannavaro, Zambrotta; Camoranesi, Emerson, Blasi; Del Piero, Nedved, Zlatan.
Liverpool
Dudek (Carson), Warnock, Hyppia, Carragher, Finnan, Alonso, Biscan, Riise, Garcia, Smicer (Cisse), Baros
PREDICTION
Juventus will be full of confidence and Liverpool will find it hard to get the result they need.
CL Preview: Juventus-Liverpool
4/12/2005 1:44:00 PM
With the tie delicately poised at 2-1, Juventus and Liverpool will both be confident of securing their passage to the semi-final of the Champions League. The encounter should be a far cry from the game at Anfield, as Real Madrid learned, Juve are more than capable of overturning a first leg deficit.
BACKGROUND
With Juventus preparing to host Liverpool at the Delle Alpi, security has been stepped up for this high profile encounter. Memories of the infamous Heysel disaster have resurfaced with a minority of Juventus fans snubbing Liverpool’s symbolic gesture marking the 20th anniversary of that fateful day. Both managers have been keen to stress that the encounter should be remembered for football reasons as both clubs and fans try to move on.
Juventus were not at their best at Anfield, and had to hang on during a frantic first half. Two goals down at half time, the “Old Lady’ did improve after the restart and managed to grab a vital away goal thanks to some poor keeping from rookie keeper Scot Carson. The bianconeri return to Turin knowing that they have been in this position before and managed to turn the result around as they did against Real Madrid in the previous tie. Despite losing in Madrid, Fabio Capello’s side were immense as they sent Real crashing in the corresponding leg. Juve’s plucky performance ended Spanish interest in the competition and Real followed Barcelona home.
Juventus were not at their best at the weekend and were subsequently held to a 3-3 draw with Fiorentina. Whilst Juve never hit their stride, Capello will be pleased with his side’s resilience, battling back after each goal. Whilst Milan have received plaudits in Italy for their stylish football, Juve have been tenacious and dogged under Capello. Milan may be more exciting to watch, but Juve may just have the mental toughness to see them through to the final. The side that faces Liverpool on Wednesday should be more refreshed with Emerson returning from a muscle strain and Ibrahimovic back in good form.
Liverpool’s Jekyll and Hyde season continued at the weekend, as they followed up their impressive win over Juventus with a damaging defeat to Manchester City. In the Champions League Liverpool have looked impressive, wins against Leverkusen and Juventus have proved that they can match any team on their day. When Liverpool have looked their best, it has always been with Steven Gerrard at the heart of their team, as the Englishman has driven them on and carried the side at times. The England international has been added to one of the Premiership’s largest injury lists after picking up a muscle strain against Manchester City on the weekend and will take no part in the tie. The loss of Gerrard could be vital to Liverpool’s chances of progressing, with Benitez considering replacing him with Xavi Alonso who is returning from a long injury layoff.
Liverpool are once again the underdogs in this tie, a label that has suited them since they began their Champions League adventure under Benitez. Whilst Liverpool do have the quality to get a good result in Turin, Juventus need just a 1-0 win to progress. Juve have won many games by that score line this season and will be confident of doing so again.
TEAM NEWS
Juventus:
Fabio Capello has almost a full squad to choose from for this match and can call on nearly all of his first team stars. Zebina was injured during the first leg and looks set to be replaced by Birindelli at right back. Frenchman Trezeguet looks set to start on the bench after struggling with injuries and lacking form. Del Piero and Ibrahimovic will start at Anfield.
Liverpool:
The Reds welcome back Xavi Alonso who returns from a broken ankle he picked up at the beginning of the year. Morientes is ineligible for the tie after appearing for Real Madrid already this season. Talismanic captain Steven Gerrard misses the tie with a muscle strain. Traore, Garcia and Warnock are all passed fit. Cisse has been included in the squad and could make a shock appearance if goals are needed. Hamman is out and will be replaced with Igor Biscan
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Juventus:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has looked good all season for Juventus, but has still to improve on his finishing if he is to be one of the worlds best. Against Fiorentina at the weekend the Swede showed that when his finishing is on song he is unstoppable. Zlatan scored a stunning double and proved that it is a matter of time before he is one of the best in the world. Ibrahimovic is both strong and incredibly technically gifted and can trouble any defence with his guile. Now that his finishing is becoming more clinical he looks frighteningly good.
Liverpool:
The Reds have relied heavily on the quality of Steven Gerrard on many occasions this season and without their captain it is up to Carragher to keep Juve at bay. The defender has been outstanding this season and has proved that he is one of the best centre backs in the Premiership for Liverpool.
PROBABLE STARTING XIs
Juventus: (4-3-3)
Buffon; Birindelli, Thuram, Cannavaro, Zambrotta; Camoranesi, Emerson, Blasi; Del Piero, Nedved, Zlatan.
Liverpool
Dudek (Carson), Warnock, Hyppia, Carragher, Finnan, Alonso, Biscan, Riise, Garcia, Smicer (Cisse), Baros
PREDICTION
Juventus will be full of confidence and Liverpool will find it hard to get the result they need.
I'd rather have Gerrard in the squad though.
