David Trezeguet (42 Viewers)
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Saturday 14 March, 2009
Spoilt child
There’s trouble in Turin between David Trezeguet and Claudio Ranieri. Serafino Ingardia is backing the Juventus Coach
It was obvious that David Trezeguet would have something to say to Claudio Ranieri about his substitution against Chelsea on Tuesday night. His blatant disapproval, which he illustrated by repeatedly shaking his head, didn’t go unnoticed.
Trezeguet, who has only recently recovered from long-term injury, set up Vincenzo Iaquinta for the opener but then did little more. With 11 minutes to go The Tinkerman took him off. From a tactical point of view Ranieri was spot on. Trezeguet was running out of stamina and walking around, while Amauri had to be thrown on – possibly even sooner than he was. With Giorgio Chiellini dismissed, the Bianconeri were only left with Olof Mellberg at the back.
It would have been a major risk to leave Trezeguet on, but those are the kind of risks which must be taken in desperation when a Coach should listen to his heart and not his head. I wouldn’t replace my killer striker given these circumstances and David is right to disagree with his Coach. But he’s wrong to go crying to a French newspaper about it.
“I am disappointed with Ranieri and I didn’t understand my substitution,” he noted. “We only needed one more striker on the pitch to grasp that qualifying goal but the Coach didn’t want to. It’s a shame for me and the team.”
These are not the kind of things which you should let viciously slip off your tongue in public, but should remain in the dressing room after a face to face conversation. Understandably, those comments didn’t go down well with Ranieri.
“I feel betrayed by Trezeguet’s words. He seems like a spoilt child and he has let me down as a man, rather than a player,” confessed Ranieri. “We have always kept this kind of thing within the club. He has made a big mistake, full stop.”
I am not a big fan of Ranieri, yet he is absolutely right on this occasion. Even President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli came out straight away to show his full support to Claudio despite assuring that the Old Lady’s most prolific foreign player won’t be leaving the Olimpico. Nevertheless, Trez’s future is in doubt. He’s already pulled out of the Bologna game with muscle fatigue, even though tests suggest he’s fit to play.
“He says he has pain and we believe him, but all his teammates are upset by his words,” noted Ranieri. “I had already said he would have left after promotion. When comments like those come out you may think that there is something behind it all,” added Claudio, perhaps suggesting that the striker is on the move.
So is Trez about to leave after nine years? Some may argue it would have been better to cash in on him a few years back when he had a long list of admirers. But French giants Lyon have been after him for a while and might he even be used as bait to net Karim Benzema? Let’s hope so…
Saturday 14 March, 2009
Spoilt child
There’s trouble in Turin between David Trezeguet and Claudio Ranieri. Serafino Ingardia is backing the Juventus Coach
It was obvious that David Trezeguet would have something to say to Claudio Ranieri about his substitution against Chelsea on Tuesday night. His blatant disapproval, which he illustrated by repeatedly shaking his head, didn’t go unnoticed.
Trezeguet, who has only recently recovered from long-term injury, set up Vincenzo Iaquinta for the opener but then did little more. With 11 minutes to go The Tinkerman took him off. From a tactical point of view Ranieri was spot on. Trezeguet was running out of stamina and walking around, while Amauri had to be thrown on – possibly even sooner than he was. With Giorgio Chiellini dismissed, the Bianconeri were only left with Olof Mellberg at the back.
It would have been a major risk to leave Trezeguet on, but those are the kind of risks which must be taken in desperation when a Coach should listen to his heart and not his head. I wouldn’t replace my killer striker given these circumstances and David is right to disagree with his Coach. But he’s wrong to go crying to a French newspaper about it.
“I am disappointed with Ranieri and I didn’t understand my substitution,” he noted. “We only needed one more striker on the pitch to grasp that qualifying goal but the Coach didn’t want to. It’s a shame for me and the team.”
These are not the kind of things which you should let viciously slip off your tongue in public, but should remain in the dressing room after a face to face conversation. Understandably, those comments didn’t go down well with Ranieri.
“I feel betrayed by Trezeguet’s words. He seems like a spoilt child and he has let me down as a man, rather than a player,” confessed Ranieri. “We have always kept this kind of thing within the club. He has made a big mistake, full stop.”
I am not a big fan of Ranieri, yet he is absolutely right on this occasion. Even President Giovanni Cobolli Gigli came out straight away to show his full support to Claudio despite assuring that the Old Lady’s most prolific foreign player won’t be leaving the Olimpico. Nevertheless, Trez’s future is in doubt. He’s already pulled out of the Bologna game with muscle fatigue, even though tests suggest he’s fit to play.
“He says he has pain and we believe him, but all his teammates are upset by his words,” noted Ranieri. “I had already said he would have left after promotion. When comments like those come out you may think that there is something behind it all,” added Claudio, perhaps suggesting that the striker is on the move.
So is Trez about to leave after nine years? Some may argue it would have been better to cash in on him a few years back when he had a long list of admirers. But French giants Lyon have been after him for a while and might he even be used as bait to net Karim Benzema? Let’s hope so…
That douche is the only one who reported that trezi passed the test, so I wouldn't trust it.
Also its not the only time that a player complained of pain and pulled out of a game, I can remember camo, legro and even Alex doing that several times this season.
Noneed to jump to conclusions and pointing the finger already the guy is fucking legend ffs.
Also its not the only time that a player complained of pain and pulled out of a game, I can remember camo, legro and even Alex doing that several times this season.
Noneed to jump to conclusions and pointing the finger already the guy is fucking legend ffs.
I thought it was weird that juventus.com said:
David Trezeguet has been halted by muscle strain to the right thigh and will therefore be unavailable for tomorrow’s match. This injury was diagnosed clinically.
Why did they feel the need to say that? It's like the club are saying 'He's injured. Honestly, he really is.'
I would just ignore everything the media says about this for a few days and see how things go once the dust settles.
Two months of speculation followed by Trez eventually staying.
David Trezeguet has been halted by muscle strain to the right thigh and will therefore be unavailable for tomorrow’s match. This injury was diagnosed clinically.
Why did they feel the need to say that? It's like the club are saying 'He's injured. Honestly, he really is.'
I would just ignore everything the media says about this for a few days and see how things go once the dust settles.
So let's start our regularly seasonly scheduled 'Trez to leave Juve' prompts.. 
Two months of speculation followed by Trez eventually staying.
Stay away from those amateurs. 
Nah, not really if you ask me. I would like to see that exchange happen that I mentioned before your post Amaurisimo. Benzema has it all I think, he is powerful, fast and can bang em home. However what wages he would want I have no idea. Highly unlikely however considering the rumors surrounding "Baby Huey" Cassano.
