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[v1rtu4l]

Ranieri Confident After Kind Champions League Draw

Juventus coach, Claudio Ranieri, admits that the Champions League draw was kind to his side as the Bianconeri were paired with either Tampere or Artmedia.

The Old Lady seem to have an easy task as they attempt to stroll to the Champions League group stage.

The Tinkerman is satisfied with the draw and rather relieved his side were not drawn against some of the tougher opposition, such as Spanish giants Atletico Madrid or Turkish side Galatasaray.

“Tampere or Artmedia is a draw which is not bad on Juve, considering the other teams involved,” the coach told Juventus Channel.

“My worst fear was to face a club who are way ahead of us in terms of preparation.

“In any case we are Juventus and we want to get through this round at all costs and we will be ready.”

The Old Lady returns to the Champions League following a two year absence.

Juve last won the competition in 1996 and thus success in Europe is long overdue.


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[ReBeL]

RANIERI: CHELSEA WOULD SELL FRANK


Juventus manager Claudio Ranieri believes Chelsea would have let him buy Frank Lampard this summer - but he had no intention of moving for his former player.

Ranieri's fellow former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was eager to take Lampard to the San Siro after being appointed manager of Inter Milan.

However Inter were unable to prise the England midfielder away from Stamford Bridge.

Ranieri believes Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich would have been more willing to let one of his star players move to Juventus - despite the London club's assertion they do not sell their best players to anyone.

"If I'd have asked, he would have given him to me," said Ranieri. "But not to Mourinho. I'll let you figure out why. However, I never thought about buying him."

Ranieri believes the England international, who he signed from West Ham during his time at Stamford Bridge, would do well in Italy.

"I'm very attached to Lampard," he added. "He would be great in Italy because he is always interested in different types of football. He loves knowing about football and that's why he wouldn't have much of a problem adapting."

Lampard now seems certain to remaining at Stamford Bridge, at least for the remaining year of his contract.

Ranieri claims new Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari will find a very different environment at Stamford Bridge to when he was in charge.

Ranieri's four seasons at the helm saw the Blues slowly claw their way up the Premier League table before Roman Abramovich bought the club and kick-started their transformation into one of the best teams in Europe.

However, Ranieri was the man who paid the price for the Russian billionaire's high demands as he was sacked a year after Abramovich bought the club.

Scolari is Chelsea's fourth manager under Abramovich, and Ranieri wonders whether the Russian's patience could be wearing thin as he seeks domestic and Champions League glory.

"When I was there it was Abramovich's first year," Scolari said. "Everything was well and I got on very well with him. He had a huge enthusiasm for Chelsea and a great desire to take Chelsea right to the top. But now it's four years on and I don't know how much enthusiasm he still has for football and how much money he still wants to spend. I know he wants to take Chelsea to the top but it depends if he's still willing to spend more money."

Ranieri fondly remembers the year he was given to splash Abramovich's cash.

But the 56-year-old, who is back in London as Juve prepare to take part in the Emirates Cup, was also quick to remind everyone how well he did before he had access to Abramovich's billions.

"I'm very proud of my third season where we did well without spending a single pound," he continued. "That year we came fourth in the Premier League and also got into the Champions League. And you have to remember, Chelsea were a failing team before. But the following year was something that will stay with me all my life. My last year was something that will never be repeated. It was like fantasy football! I was like, 'I'll take this one and that one...and that one'. It was amazing."

Ranieri felt the axe fall at Chelsea despite taking them to the Champions League semi-finals.

Avram Grant went one better last season, taking the Blues to the final where they lost to Manchester United, but also succumbed to the same fate.

Ranieri admits to feeling somewhat sympathetic towards Grant in a climate where the demands on him and his fellow coaches have grown.

"I do feel a bit of sympathy," said Ranieri. "But it happens. Because now what matters is that you win not that you are rebuilding. Now you don't have time to rebuild anymore. New overseas owners come in and they want to win immediately. But they have to realise that it's not like Harrods where you go pay and buy something. You have to build."

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I hope he thinks about winning more than building these days...

 

[Stephan]

But if you read that last paragraph he actually means the opposite.

 

[Bjerknes]

RANIERI: CHELSEA WOULD SELL FRANK

"When I was there it was Abramovich's first year," Scolari said. "Everything was well and I got on very well with him. He had a huge enthusiasm for Chelsea and a great desire to take Chelsea right to the top. But now it's four years on and I don't know how much enthusiasm he still has for football and how much money he still wants to spend. I know he wants to take Chelsea to the top but it depends if he's still willing to spend more money."

great fucking job, idiot journos.

 

[ReBeL]

But if you read that last paragraph he actually means the opposite.

I know but I was wishing him to think wisely at least once...

 

[Amaurisimo]

Ranieri: We passed Arsenal test Channel 4

Sunday 3 August, 2008

Claudio Ranieri cannot help but be pleased with Juventus’ latest Euro victory over Arsenal and looks ahead to today’s meeting with Hamburg.
The Bianconeri’s summer tour in preparation for the Champions League preliminary round has been an unqualified success with victories on Brondby, Borussia Dortmund and now Arsenal’s home turf.

“I am happy with this win,” smiled the Coach following Saturday’s 1-0 result in the Emirates Cup.

“It is true that in the first half Arsene Wenger fielded many youngsters, who had nonetheless done well in previous outings.

“But in the second period the big guns came on and my lads maintained the same performance levels. I’d say we passed an excellent test.”

David Trezeguet scored the only goal of the game, although replays suggest he was in an offside position when redirecting Vincenzo Iaquinta’s free kick.

Juventus have a chance to win the trophy, as they are on four points – three for the win, one for each goal scored – when taking on Hamburg this afternoon.

Real Madrid currently lead following their 2-1 victory over Hamburg and they face Arsenal later today.

“Now we must focus on Hamburg and, as promised, I’ll play those who did not start on Saturday. The Germans played well against Real and beat us last year, so this time around we want to do better.”

Among those set to start at the Emirates are Amauri, Alessandro Del Piero, Christian Poulsen and Mauro Camoranesi.

It is all good preparation for the Champions League preliminary round, which will be against either Artmedia Bratislava or Tampere United of Finland.

 

[only-juve]

Juventus will return home from the Emirates Cup friendly tournament with mixed feelings. After yesterday's 1-0 win against hosts Arsenal, today the Bianconeri went down 3-0 to Hamburger SV. But the biggest concern for coach Claudio Ranieri will be the injuries to Christian Molinaro and Dario Knezevic, as he explained after the match.

"I'm very disappointed for them and I hope not to lose them for too long," Ranieri said. "Today I made a lot of changes and at the end the players were exhausted, both those who played today and those who played yesterday. This is a sign the preparations are proceeding well.

"Today we were facing a team who were more ahead than us physically, but we didn't do badly; we could have gotten a draw. I saw many positive things in the Hamburg game, but also some negative ones: aside from the injuries, today the team was less compact when the German side attacked."

Now the team can get ready for the crucial Champions League qualifier in 10 days' time against either Tampere United or Artmedia Petrzalka.

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[Amaurisimo]

i think the only positive thing he saw is that we could play 3 up front

 

[Maher]

positive things in the Hamburg game ???? WTF

 

[Snoop]

i think the only positive thing he saw is that we could play 3 up front

we conceded two goals thou..

 

[Amaurisimo]

but we created more chances , and considering that in first half we did not have any, i think its ok..also amauri and trez were happy about it..

 

[Amaurisimo]

Jose: Ranieri isn't a winner channel 4
Monday 4 August, 2008

Inter boss Jose Mourinho has launched a stinging attack on Juventus counterpart Claudio Ranieri, adding venom to a war of words.

Ranieri annoyed Mourinho yesterday with his response to the Bianconeri’s defeat against Hamburg.

“Unlike Mourinho I don’t need to win to be sure about what I am doing,” Ranieri stated.

“I can take a defeat because last year we lost a few and we always managed to react.”

And today Mourinho has issued his own rebuke with a sniping attack on Ranieri.

“Ranieri was right, I do need to win things to be sure of what I am doing,” the Portuguese boss said.

“That’s why I have won so many trophies in my career.

By contrast he has the mentality that winning isn’t crucial and at nearly 70-years-old he has just won a Super Cup and other small tournaments. He is too old to change his mentality.”

Mourinho has also picked his Inter squad for tomorrow’s friendly against Bayern Munich and this weekend’s Amsterdam Tournament.

The Italian champions travel to Germany with a severely depleted squad as they are suffering an injury crisis.

French midfielder Patrick Vieira is the only notable absentee from the squad list due to a left thigh injury.

But a large number of the names on the list aren’t fit and won’t actually be able to kick a ball in Bavaria or Amsterdam.

Marco Materazzi, Ivan Cordoba, Walter Samuel and Cristian Chivu have all been named but won’t be ready for action.

Youngsters Alberto Gerbo and Luca Caldirola have been called and could have a chance to impress.

The Amsterdam Tournament on Friday and Saturday pits Inter against hosts Ajax and Spanish giants Sevilla.

Inter squad:
Goalkeepers: Toldo, Julio Cesar, Orlandoni
Defenders: Cordoba, Zanetti, Maxwell, Maicon, Burdisso, Materazzi, Rivas, Samuel, Chivu, Mei, Caldirola, Santon
Midfielders: Stankovic, Figo, Jimenez, Dacourt, Cambiasso, Muntari, Pelè, Mancini, Bolzoni, Gerbo
Strikers: Ibrahimovic, Cruz, Adriano, Crespo, Suazo, Balotelli

 

[JCK]

War of words is the lamest thing in the world of football.

 

[GordoDeCentral]

Jose: Ranieri isn't a winner channel 4
Monday 4 August, 2008

Inter boss Jose Mourinho has launched a stinging attack on Juventus counterpart Claudio Ranieri, adding venom to a war of words.

Ranieri annoyed Mourinho yesterday with his response to the Bianconeri’s defeat against Hamburg.

“Unlike Mourinho I don’t need to win to be sure about what I am doing,” Ranieri stated.

“I can take a defeat because last year we lost a few and we always managed to react.”

And today Mourinho has issued his own rebuke with a sniping attack on Ranieri.

“Ranieri was right, I do need to win things to be sure of what I am doing,” the Portuguese boss said.

“That’s why I have won so many trophies in my career.

By contrast he has the mentality that winning isn’t crucial and at nearly 70-years-old he has just won a Super Cup and other small tournaments. He is too old to change his mentality.”

Mourinho has also picked his Inter squad for tomorrow’s friendly against Bayern Munich and this weekend’s Amsterdam Tournament.

The Italian champions travel to Germany with a severely depleted squad as they are suffering an injury crisis.

French midfielder Patrick Vieira is the only notable absentee from the squad list due to a left thigh injury.

But a large number of the names on the list aren’t fit and won’t actually be able to kick a ball in Bavaria or Amsterdam.

Marco Materazzi, Ivan Cordoba, Walter Samuel and Cristian Chivu have all been named but won’t be ready for action.

Youngsters Alberto Gerbo and Luca Caldirola have been called and could have a chance to impress.

The Amsterdam Tournament on Friday and Saturday pits Inter against hosts Ajax and Spanish giants Sevilla.

Inter squad:
Goalkeepers: Toldo, Julio Cesar, Orlandoni
Defenders: Cordoba, Zanetti, Maxwell, Maicon, Burdisso, Materazzi, Rivas, Samuel, Chivu, Mei, Caldirola, Santon
Midfielders: Stankovic, Figo, Jimenez, Dacourt, Cambiasso, Muntari, Pelè, Mancini, Bolzoni, Gerbo
Strikers: Ibrahimovic, Cruz, Adriano, Crespo, Suazo, Balotelli

nearly 70? 56 is nearly 70?

 

[JCK]

nearly 70? 56 is nearly 70?

That's one reason why these wars are lame.

 

[GordoDeCentral]

too much distraction, but fun when done with subtility

 

[ßöмßäяðîëя]

I was about to post this as a separate thread.

 

[JCK]

I was about to post this as a separate thread.

When will you become a Juventus fan?

Skype up yourself, there is some work to be done

 

[vimo]

i was wondering how long it would take until mourinho starts throwing around with these things. I hoped he would wait until the championship starts but it seems he couldn't hold it... As far as i'm concerned, he can argue with whoever he wants, he fits the arrogant, disrespectful and unclassy image of inter...
Go on and fill the first pages of tuttosport mourinho, in the meantime we'll kick your ass on the pitch

 

[Snoop]

War of words is the lamest thing in the world of football.

Don't know if he really said these, but he always does. You see now why I hate this prick called Mourinho?