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Capello ponders attacking options Thursday 17 February, 2005
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Juventus boss Fabio Capello has failed to rule out the use of a trident attack in their Champions’ League tie at Real Madrid.
The Bianconeri fielded a 3-4-3 formation in the 2-1 win over Udinese on Sunday, and the tactician insists he could try something similar next Tuesday.
"We’ll have to wait and see," he told Spanish newspaper AS. "I’m a Coach who looks at the strengths and weaknesses of opponents, who considers what I have available and then I make a decision."
Capello’s statement will come as a welcome boost to the recently dropped Alessandro Del Piero, who returned to action in Week 24 alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David Trezeguet.
"Alex has had a few minor injury problems, especially with his Achilles’ tendon, but he has worked well recently and is getting back to form," explained the former Milan boss.
Nevertheless, Capello is expecting a real battle at the Bernabeu against the club he led to the Spanish title in 1997. "Real are a well balanced and strong side," he continued.
"The arrival of Wanderley Luxemburgo has seen them improve defensively. He’s sorted out the midfield too so that the side can take advantage of the strength and speed of their forwards."
The boss is also well aware of the fact that his men will have to get past Walter Samuel, a central defender who worked under Capello at Roma before his summer switch to La Liga.
"Samuel is a key figure in their defence, he is now virtually a fundamental player for the team, one with few weaknesses," he stated. "I would say we have a 50 percent chance of going through."
However, Real technical director Arrigo Sacchi is convinced that his club will reach the last eight of the European Cup.
"Juventus are a compact and organised side, made up of great players but we won’t be intimidated," he stated. "We have what is needed to win and it is basically up to us to do that."
sourec: channel4.com
Can't wait to see the battle.
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Juventus boss Fabio Capello has failed to rule out the use of a trident attack in their Champions’ League tie at Real Madrid.
The Bianconeri fielded a 3-4-3 formation in the 2-1 win over Udinese on Sunday, and the tactician insists he could try something similar next Tuesday.
"We’ll have to wait and see," he told Spanish newspaper AS. "I’m a Coach who looks at the strengths and weaknesses of opponents, who considers what I have available and then I make a decision."
Capello’s statement will come as a welcome boost to the recently dropped Alessandro Del Piero, who returned to action in Week 24 alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic and David Trezeguet.
"Alex has had a few minor injury problems, especially with his Achilles’ tendon, but he has worked well recently and is getting back to form," explained the former Milan boss.
Nevertheless, Capello is expecting a real battle at the Bernabeu against the club he led to the Spanish title in 1997. "Real are a well balanced and strong side," he continued.
"The arrival of Wanderley Luxemburgo has seen them improve defensively. He’s sorted out the midfield too so that the side can take advantage of the strength and speed of their forwards."
The boss is also well aware of the fact that his men will have to get past Walter Samuel, a central defender who worked under Capello at Roma before his summer switch to La Liga.
"Samuel is a key figure in their defence, he is now virtually a fundamental player for the team, one with few weaknesses," he stated. "I would say we have a 50 percent chance of going through."
However, Real technical director Arrigo Sacchi is convinced that his club will reach the last eight of the European Cup.
"Juventus are a compact and organised side, made up of great players but we won’t be intimidated," he stated. "We have what is needed to win and it is basically up to us to do that."
sourec: channel4.com
Can't wait to see the battle.
Ronaldo injures toe at a party
MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Real Madrid striker Ronaldo is doubtful for Saturday's league match against Athletic Bilbao after returning from his lavish Valentine's Day engagement party in Paris with an injury to his toe.
Club medical staff said that the Brazilian was suffering from inflammation of the big toe on his left foot and would undergo physiotherapy to deal with the problem.
Ronaldo turned up late for training on Tuesday after being delayed on his return from the celebrations at a secluded chateau near Paris and also missed the first 15 minutes of the session on Wednesday.
Sports daily Marca said that the 28-year-old would be fined by the club because of his late arrival.
Ronaldo turned up on time on Thursday, but pulled up after a few minutes and it now looks unlikely that he will play against Bilbao. England striker Michael Owen will take his place in the starting line-up if he fails to recover in time.
Owen's England team mate David Beckham and captain Raul, who both complained of some minor muscle pain after playing in the tsunami benefit match at the Nou Camp, trained normally on Thursday.
Real play Serie A leaders Juventus at the Bernabeu next Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie.
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Ronaldo injures toe at a party
MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Real Madrid striker Ronaldo is doubtful for Saturday's league match against Athletic Bilbao after returning from his lavish Valentine's Day engagement party in Paris with an injury to his toe.
Club medical staff said that the Brazilian was suffering from inflammation of the big toe on his left foot and would undergo physiotherapy to deal with the problem.
Ronaldo turned up late for training on Tuesday after being delayed on his return from the celebrations at a secluded chateau near Paris and also missed the first 15 minutes of the session on Wednesday.
Sports daily Marca said that the 28-year-old would be fined by the club because of his late arrival.
Ronaldo turned up on time on Thursday, but pulled up after a few minutes and it now looks unlikely that he will play against Bilbao. England striker Michael Owen will take his place in the starting line-up if he fails to recover in time.
Owen's England team mate David Beckham and captain Raul, who both complained of some minor muscle pain after playing in the tsunami benefit match at the Nou Camp, trained normally on Thursday.
Real play Serie A leaders Juventus at the Bernabeu next Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie.
Ronaldo injures toe at a party
MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Real Madrid striker Ronaldo is doubtful for Saturday's league match against Athletic Bilbao after returning from his lavish Valentine's Day engagement party in Paris with an injury to his toe.
Club medical staff said that the Brazilian was suffering from inflammation of the big toe on his left foot and would undergo physiotherapy to deal with the problem.
Ronaldo turned up late for training on Tuesday after being delayed on his return from the celebrations at a secluded chateau near Paris and also missed the first 15 minutes of the session on Wednesday.
Sports daily Marca said that the 28-year-old would be fined by the club because of his late arrival.
Ronaldo turned up on time on Thursday, but pulled up after a few minutes and it now looks unlikely that he will play against Bilbao. England striker Michael Owen will take his place in the starting line-up if he fails to recover in time.
Owen's England team mate David Beckham and captain Raul, who both complained of some minor muscle pain after playing in the tsunami benefit match at the Nou Camp, trained normally on Thursday.
Real play Serie A leaders Juventus at the Bernabeu next Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie.
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Ronaldo injures toe at a party
MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Real Madrid striker Ronaldo is doubtful for Saturday's league match against Athletic Bilbao after returning from his lavish Valentine's Day engagement party in Paris with an injury to his toe.
Club medical staff said that the Brazilian was suffering from inflammation of the big toe on his left foot and would undergo physiotherapy to deal with the problem.
Ronaldo turned up late for training on Tuesday after being delayed on his return from the celebrations at a secluded chateau near Paris and also missed the first 15 minutes of the session on Wednesday.
Sports daily Marca said that the 28-year-old would be fined by the club because of his late arrival.
Ronaldo turned up on time on Thursday, but pulled up after a few minutes and it now looks unlikely that he will play against Bilbao. England striker Michael Owen will take his place in the starting line-up if he fails to recover in time.
Owen's England team mate David Beckham and captain Raul, who both complained of some minor muscle pain after playing in the tsunami benefit match at the Nou Camp, trained normally on Thursday.
Real play Serie A leaders Juventus at the Bernabeu next Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie.
Ronaldo injures toe at a party
MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Real Madrid striker Ronaldo is doubtful for Saturday's league match against Athletic Bilbao after returning from his lavish Valentine's Day engagement party in Paris with an injury to his toe.
Club medical staff said that the Brazilian was suffering from inflammation of the big toe on his left foot and would undergo physiotherapy to deal with the problem.
Ronaldo turned up late for training on Tuesday after being delayed on his return from the celebrations at a secluded chateau near Paris and also missed the first 15 minutes of the session on Wednesday.
Sports daily Marca said that the 28-year-old would be fined by the club because of his late arrival.
Ronaldo turned up on time on Thursday, but pulled up after a few minutes and it now looks unlikely that he will play against Bilbao. England striker Michael Owen will take his place in the starting line-up if he fails to recover in time.
Owen's England team mate David Beckham and captain Raul, who both complained of some minor muscle pain after playing in the tsunami benefit match at the Nou Camp, trained normally on Thursday.
Real play Serie A leaders Juventus at the Bernabeu next Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie.