Ranieri: We Want Three Points
Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri says that he wants all three points from tomorrow afternoon's game with Fiorentina.
The Bianconeri welcome the Viola to Turin in a game that many people are calling a Champions League playoff.
“It is another big game against one of our historic rivals,” smiled Ranieri, whose third-placed side are four points and one position ahead of their opponents.
"While I wouldn’t exactly call it a Champions League play-off, it is a very important match and we want all three points. We must compliment the Della Valle family, Pantaleo Corvino and Cesare Prandelli, because year after year they are constructing a great squad.
“They were not afraid to sell Luca Toni and it’s not easy to play in the UEFA Cup while challenging for the top four. It is up to us to do well and we want to win. It won’t be an easy encounter, but we are playing on home turf and intend to state our case.”
Ranieri welcomes back Cristiano Zanetti, who saw his two-match ban from his sending off at Reggina reduced to just one game.
“I was hoping for this reduction, because the team is accustomed to Zanetti as their midfield focus point," the Tinkerman explained.
"I don’t think it was compensation for the mistakes, as Zanetti was penalised for a simple foul at the final whistle. The emergency situation is over. Alessandro Del Piero, Vincenzo Iaquinta and Trezeguet are back, although I must talk to David to see how much petrol he has in the tank. Buffon is fine and at the same fitness levels as his teammates.”
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