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Friday 11 May, 2007
Juventus boss Didier Deschamps insists his side are unlikely to be promoted this weekend. “Let’s just concentrate on beating Bologna,” he stated.
The Old Lady are currently eight points clear of third-placed Napoli and could make sure of a spot in the top flight over the next 48 hours if they beat Bologna, while Genoa and Napoli are both defeated.
However, the French tactician believes his side will have to be a little more patient when it comes to promotion.
“There is this possibility of going up, but I doubt it will happen given the fine form that Genoa are in at the moment,” he stated.
“I don’t think that we could make the decisive step this weekend. We just need to concentrate on the fact that we need another six points to get back into the First Division.
“Let us just concentrate on doing our job without thinking about what the other sides do.”
Juventus will have to be fully focused at the Stadio Olimpico seeing that they are coming up against a Serie B giant.
“Bologna are a side of quality who up to December were doing very well,” Deschamps continued. “They’ve had a few problems since and changed Coach, but they could cause us issues.
“All you have to do is look at the players at their disposal. They always look to create teams dilemmas by playing good football.”
Cristiano Zanetti and Giuliano Giannichedda will be available for the tie, but Juve will be without the suspended Pavel Nedved, as well as the injured Mauro Camoranesi and Matteo Paro.
“The team loses personality and effectiveness without Nedved and Camoranesi,” added DD. “When they are at their best they always give 100 per cent.
“I don’t want this to be an excuse, but I would have preferred to play against Bologna being able to count on them as well.”
Juventus (probable): Buffon; Zebina, Boumsong, Legrottaglie, Balzaretti; Marchionni, Zanetti, Marchisio, Palladino; Del Piero, Trezeguet
Friday 11 May, 2007
Juventus boss Didier Deschamps insists his side are unlikely to be promoted this weekend. “Let’s just concentrate on beating Bologna,” he stated.
The Old Lady are currently eight points clear of third-placed Napoli and could make sure of a spot in the top flight over the next 48 hours if they beat Bologna, while Genoa and Napoli are both defeated.
However, the French tactician believes his side will have to be a little more patient when it comes to promotion.
“There is this possibility of going up, but I doubt it will happen given the fine form that Genoa are in at the moment,” he stated.
“I don’t think that we could make the decisive step this weekend. We just need to concentrate on the fact that we need another six points to get back into the First Division.
“Let us just concentrate on doing our job without thinking about what the other sides do.”
Juventus will have to be fully focused at the Stadio Olimpico seeing that they are coming up against a Serie B giant.
“Bologna are a side of quality who up to December were doing very well,” Deschamps continued. “They’ve had a few problems since and changed Coach, but they could cause us issues.
“All you have to do is look at the players at their disposal. They always look to create teams dilemmas by playing good football.”
Cristiano Zanetti and Giuliano Giannichedda will be available for the tie, but Juve will be without the suspended Pavel Nedved, as well as the injured Mauro Camoranesi and Matteo Paro.
“The team loses personality and effectiveness without Nedved and Camoranesi,” added DD. “When they are at their best they always give 100 per cent.
“I don’t want this to be an excuse, but I would have preferred to play against Bologna being able to count on them as well.”
Juventus (probable): Buffon; Zebina, Boumsong, Legrottaglie, Balzaretti; Marchionni, Zanetti, Marchisio, Palladino; Del Piero, Trezeguet
Corriere dello Sport
Deschamps fury
The Bianconeri Coach hints he could leave
A meeting with John Elkann did not calm his concerns
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this is getting ridiculous, couple of days ago Blanc is saying DD will remain with Juve now this, i'm getting tired of this, they shouldn't talk to the press anymore
Deschamps fury
The Bianconeri Coach hints he could leave
A meeting with John Elkann did not calm his concerns
channel4
this is getting ridiculous, couple of days ago Blanc is saying DD will remain with Juve now this, i'm getting tired of this, they shouldn't talk to the press anymore
Lazio Coach Delio Rossi might replace Didier Deschamps on the Juventus bench next season, according to the latest reports in Italy.
The Bianconeri moved closer to Serie A thanks to their win over Bologna on Saturday, but rumours suggest the Frenchman might not be confirmed at the helm of the side, despite the club’s recent support.
Il Corriere dello Sport reports that Rossi failed to give a clear answer to questions on his future, refusing to rule out a possible move away from Rome.
“I have a two-year contract, but I do not know what the future holds for me,” said the Coach, fuelling speculation that he might not remain with the Bianconcelesti.
Deschamps, on the other hand, is a reported target for Lyon as they look to replace Gerard Houllier, but seems keen on extending his stay with the Old Lady.
“The situation has not changed from three weeks ago,” said the Bianconeri boss.
“The project to get Juve back into the top flight is nearing its conclusion, then there will be a new plan with other decisions. This is our only concern now.
“However, I have been confirmed in my place as Coach. All that needs to be evaluated is the sporting and economic project,” added the Coach.
World Cup winning boss Marcello Lippi was also paired with a sensational return to Juve, before he declared that he was set on extending his sabbatical for at least another six months.
Rossi was allegedly contacted by the Old Lady a few months ago, as the Turin outfit plan on starting a new cycle based on the many promising youngsters in the side.
Furthermore, the Coach’s current wage is £357,000, a price that Juventus are allegedly willing to pay in order to lure the tactician north.
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The Bianconeri moved closer to Serie A thanks to their win over Bologna on Saturday, but rumours suggest the Frenchman might not be confirmed at the helm of the side, despite the club’s recent support.
Il Corriere dello Sport reports that Rossi failed to give a clear answer to questions on his future, refusing to rule out a possible move away from Rome.
“I have a two-year contract, but I do not know what the future holds for me,” said the Coach, fuelling speculation that he might not remain with the Bianconcelesti.
Deschamps, on the other hand, is a reported target for Lyon as they look to replace Gerard Houllier, but seems keen on extending his stay with the Old Lady.
“The situation has not changed from three weeks ago,” said the Bianconeri boss.
“The project to get Juve back into the top flight is nearing its conclusion, then there will be a new plan with other decisions. This is our only concern now.
“However, I have been confirmed in my place as Coach. All that needs to be evaluated is the sporting and economic project,” added the Coach.
World Cup winning boss Marcello Lippi was also paired with a sensational return to Juve, before he declared that he was set on extending his sabbatical for at least another six months.
Rossi was allegedly contacted by the Old Lady a few months ago, as the Turin outfit plan on starting a new cycle based on the many promising youngsters in the side.
Furthermore, the Coach’s current wage is £357,000, a price that Juventus are allegedly willing to pay in order to lure the tactician north.
Football Italia
