Trezeguet: “All behind Deschamps”
David Trezeguet has dismissed speculation that a dressing room split has taken place between some Juventus players and Didier Deschamps.
Trezeguet was rumoured to be one of the squad at odds with the Coach, rumours which inevitably questioned the long term future of the Frenchman on the Bianconeri bench.
But Trezeguet was today nominated by his teammates to act as a spokesman in response to the suggestions.
“None of us were happy about what appeared in certain newspapers this morning and that’s why I’m here to clear things up,” he told Juve Channel.
“One person wrote that all of us are angry, especially with the boss. In actual fact we’re all very much behind him, myself more than anyone seeing as I played alongside him in the national team.
“My place on the bench on Saturday? I was drained both physically and mentally when I got back on Friday, seeing as I’d just played Argentina – the team closest to my heart.
“I reiterate that the group is more united than ever and we’re all pulling in the same direction.
“We’re aware that we haven’t been on top of our game lately and that we’re not playing the type of football we’re capable of, but we are still top of the table.
“That’s why I want to say to all our amazing fans that there’s no need to worry, we need you to stand by us now more than ever.
“Since August, we’ve all known that our sole objective is to get back into Serie A and to do that we need your help.”
Trezeguet also blasted some sections of the media who attached 'playboy lifestyles’ tags to certain members of the outfit.
“They can criticise us for our performances on the pitch, but no one has the right to bring up our private lives,” he hit back.
“Everyone of us has a family, many have children and no one should be criticising us for our behaviour off the field.
"We see it as a huge lack of respect which will no longer be tolerated.”
Juventus are still top of the League despite winning just one of their last six away games. They drew 2-2 at Vicenza on Saturday after going two goals up.
Channel4
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